Lot 279
Darwin, Charles. Autograph letter signed ("Chas. Darwin"), 2pp, 7 1/8 x 4½", London, n.d. (1839-42). Integral address leaf. Overall toning to letter with darker toning around edges from a previous framing. To Thomas Green, returning proofs and discussing Dr. Walker's work. Darwin lived at 12 Upper Gower Street, the address on this letter, from 1839-1841. It is thus possible that the proofs to which he refers were for the publication of the geological results of the Beagle voyage.
"I return the proof sheet--must have revises. I am sorry I shall not be able to complete the 6 pages for a week or two to come. You inquire regarding Dr. Walker's work which you were good enough to call my attention to. I have found in it much which has interested me, but I cannot quite think he has established his theory…."
Scottish scientish Dr. John Walker (1731-1803) was a Professor of Natural History at the University of Edinburgh. He wrote several works on fossils, including Institutes of Natural History (1792).
Estimated Value $7,000 - 9,000.
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