The Expression of the Emotions. By Charles Darwin. Special Edition. Gryphon Editions. New York, 1994.

British naturalist and biologist Charles Darwin was a founder of evolutionary biology. He is one of the most famous scientists in history. In the nineteenth century, he traveled extensively and documented numerous species, outlining what would become his theory of natural selection. This had a monumental impact on both the natural and social sciences. He wrote several works on natural selection and human evolution that were highly controversial at the time. Among them, The Expression of the Emotions stands out for its subject matter and intriguing observations. It was his third major work on human evolution–a study that sought to identify the animal origins of our human behaviors. In The Expression of the Emotions, Darwin famously applied his theories of evolution to things like crying, laughing, frowning, and baring teeth. It remains an effective argument for our primate origins. It connects the physical manifestations of our emotions to an ancient animal past.

This special edition is in fine condition. In the original red leather, finely gilt stamped. Raised bands. Gilt spine label. Text block fine. Gilt edges. Marbled endpapers. Silk moire bookmark sewn in.

A fine special edition by Charles Darwin.