Darwin's Theory Applied to Mankind, Alfred Machin, Longmans, 1937 first edition

 A very smart book indeed, of the author's attempt to make sense of society in evolutionary terms. Rebound in modern green cloth bindings, this presents as a handsome volume. We have recently acquired a number of similar Darwin books from the same collection, bound in uniform fashion. Please see other listings for related titles.

Darwin's Theory Applied to Mankind, by Alfred Machin. With a Foreward by Sir Arthur Keith, F.R.S.

Published by Longmans, Green and Co, London, New York, Toronto. Printed in Great Britain. 1937 first edition. An uncommon title.

Green cloth hardback with gilt titles to spine in near fine condition. Rebound in modern cloth with white endpapers. Covers are crisp and clean. 'Balbirnie' stamp to tail of spine - previously home of the Balfour family, in Fife, from 1640, until the house was sold in 1969.

Text is bright and clean throughout. One 'Record' ink stamp to title page. No foxing or spotting. Toning to edge of text block. Soundly bound.

A near fine volume. 

Text in English.

xxiv + 284pp.

Dimensions: approx 225mm high x 150mm wide x 30mm deep.

Weight: approximately 636g (unpacked).