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Charles Darwin autograph letter signed, with a large, bold signature ''Ch. Darwin'' at conclusion. Writing on 23 January (no year, but sometime between 1875-1882) upon his stationery from Down House in Kent, letter reads, ''Dear Sir / Mr. [John] Murray has forwarded to me your letter of the 20th. I am much obliged for your offer, but I have already agreed with Herr Koch & Prof. Victor Carus for a Translation...Ch. Darwin''. Julius Victor Carus translated the third German edition of ''On the Origin of Species'' in 1867 and several subsequent publications by Darwin. Single page letter measures 4.75'' x 7.5'', beautifully framed with a photographic portrait of Darwin to a size of 15.5'' x 13''. Fold and light creasing, otherwise near fine condition.
Charles Darwin Autograph Letter Signed -- Regarding the German Translation for His Works
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