Treasures of the National Library of Scotland exhibition

'On the Origin of Species' by Charles Darwin revolutionised the way we think about life on Earth. 1,250 copies of the first edition were printed and sold out immediately. This volume was the publisher’s file copy, displayed here with a letter in which Darwin outlines the chapters in the book. Credit: Neil Hanna

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'On the Origin of Species' by Charles Darwin revolutionised the way we think about life on Earth. 1,250 copies of the first edition were printed and sold out immediately. This volume was the publisher’s file copy, displayed here with a letter in which Darwin outlines the chapters in the book. Credit