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Charles Darwin autograph letter signed, dated 15 June 1859 just a few months before the publication of ''On the Origin of Species''. Darwin here writes to his land agent John Higgins, regarding rent collected from Darwin's farm at Beesby. Writing from his home in Down Bromley Kent, letter reads in full, ''My dear Sir / I beg leave to acknowledge & thank you for the sum of 244: 15: 11, placed to my account at the Union Bank being 1/2 years rent on the Beesby Farm. / My dear Sir / Yours very faithfully. / Ch. R. Darwin''. Single page letter measures 5'' x 8''. Folds and irregular left edge. Darwin purposely signs over a duty stamp at conclusion of letter. Near fine condition with exceptionally bold writing.
Charles Darwin Autograph Letter Signed From 1859, the Same Year ''On the Origin of Species'' Was Published
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