Letters of and concerning Charles Darwin, with a file copy of the first edition of Darwin`s, "On the origin of species by means of natural selection"., 1843-1881.
Scope and Contents
The seminal work of naturalist Charles Robert Darwin (1809-1882), 'On the origin of species by means of natural selection', was published by John Murray in 1859. Most of the works by Darwin appeared through the house of Murray and the items in this series relate to these publications.
There are over 200 letters of Darwin, mainly to John Murray [III], although there are some to other correspondents. These detail the publication process of the works of Darwin, their reception and mention of other mutual acquaintances, such as Sir Charles Lyell. Some of the letters had been bound together into a volume.
In addition to the correspondence, there is also the file copy of the first edition of 'On the origin of species by Charles Darwin'. File copies were kept by the house of Murray as a record of their publications. This is the only file copy of a work that remains in the John Murray Archive.
Dates
- Creation: 1843-1881.
Creator
- From the Fonds: John Murray (publishers, London) (Originator, Organization)
- From the Fonds: Murray, family, of London, publishers (Family)
Language of Materials
English
Conditions Governing Access
Normal access conditions apply.
Conditions Governing Use
Normal reprographic conditions apply, subject to any copyright restrictions.
Extent
0.00 Linear metres
Arrangement
The bound volume of letters has been placed before the folder of loose letters. The file copy has then been placed at the end of the sequence.
Subject
- Darwin, Charles Robert (naturalist) (Person)
Repository Details
Part of the National Library of Scotland Archives and Manuscripts Division Repository
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