A first edition of Charles Darwin's "On the Origin of Species" auctioned for $170,569 at Christie's in London. The rare book was noticed by the owner's son-in-law when he happened to examine the books in the guest bathroom. The family said the book was bought 40 years ago for less than $1. About 1,250 copies of the book were printed in 1859.
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The Christie's website says the auction isn't over until Dec. 4?
I have an original copy of the second edition of The Descent of Man published in 1874. Does it have value. drsjlnix@msn.com
What would the going auction estimate be for an original Masonic book: LIGHT FROM THE EAST, published by the author, Rev. H.R. Coleman, in Louisville, KY, 1884? Especially if it has been in your family since it was published, and your family has a long line of Masonic history?
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