Darwin200 Collection

H. M.s Beagle
Frontispiece from A Naturalists Voyage Round the World (1912) by Charles Darwin

HMS Beagle in straits of Magellan. Mt. Sarmiento in the distance

Xanthopan morganii praedicta, sphinx moth
Darwins sphinx moth, found in Madagascar. The species as a whole is known as Morgans sphinx

Angraecum sesquipedale, Madagascan orchid
This species of orchid was used by Darwin to prove his theories of evolution. Illustration from The British Museum (Natural History) by Peter Whitehead and Colin Keates, 1981

Specimens collected by Darwin on the voyage of the Beagle 18
A case displaying various beetle specimens collected by Charles Darwin during the Beagle voyage, as well as a map of the ships route

Galapagos archipelago
Illustration (p.398) from Charles Darwins Journal of Researches, first illustrated edition 1890

Charles Robert Darwin (1809-1882)
Bust of the naturalist Charles Darwin (1809-1881)

The Origin of Species
Foreign-language first editions of some of the works of Charles Darwin, the British-born naturalist and writer

Xanthopan morganii praedicta, Madagascan sphinx moth
Darwins sphinx moth, found in Madagascar. The species as a whole is known as Morgans sphinx

Pyrocephalus rubinus nanus, vermilion flycatcher
Plate 7, hand coloured lithograph by John and Elizabeth Gould from Charles Robert Darwins Zoology of the Voyage of the H.M.S. Beagle, Part 3 Birds, (1838-41). This is not one of Darwins finches

Diagrams of H. M. S. Beagle
Facing page 1 from A Naturalists Voyage Round the World (1912) by Charles Darwin

Lagenorhynchus obscurus, dusky dolphin
Delphinus fitzRoyi. Plate from The Zoology of the Voyage of H.M.S. Beagle, Vol. 1 Part 2 Mammalia, 1838-1839, by Charles Darwin

Fuegians
Three Fuegians: Fuegia Basket, Jemmy Button and York Minster. Jemmy Button is centre right portrait. Taken from Charles Darwin: The Man and his Warfare

The Origin of Species
Foreign-language first editions of some of the works of Charles Darwin, the British-born naturalist and writer

Darwin first editions
First editions of some of the works of Charles Darwin, the British-born naturalist and writer

Ascension, Terns and Noddies
Illustration (p.538) from Charles Darwins Journal of Researches, first illustrated edition 1890

Coquimbo, Chile
Illustration (p.366) from Charles Darwins Journal of Researches, first illustrated edition 1890

St. Louis, Mauritius illustration (p.513) from Charles Darwins Journal of Researches, first illustrated edition 1890

The Descent of Man, New York, 1923
Darwin published this work in 1871 and during his lifetime it was translated in to Danish, Dutch, French, German, Italian, Polish, Russian and Swedish

Raised beaches, Patagonis
Illustration (p.182) from Charles Darwins Journal of Researches, first illustrated edition 1890

Homeward Bound
Illustration (p.531) from Charles Darwins Journal of Researches, first illustrated edition 1890

Fox
An illustration (Plate 7, Mammals) from the Zoology of the Beagle

Toxodon Platensis, found at Sadillo
Illustration (p.134) from Charles Darwins Journal of Researches, first illustrated edition 1890

Bridge of the Incas, Uspallata Pass
Illustration (p.357) from Charles Darwins Journal of Researches, first illustrated edition 1890

Patagonian bolas
Illustration (p.248) from Charles Darwins Journal of Researches, first illustrated edition 1890

St Helena
Illustration (p.517) from Charles Darwins Journal of Researches, first illustrated edition 1890

Patagonians from Cape Gregory
Illustration (p.245) from Charles Darwins Journal of Researches, first illustrated edition 1890

The Origin of Species title page - Polish edition
Title page of a Polish first edition of the best-known work of Charles Darwin, the British-born naturalist and writer

Rodent
An illustration (Plate 21, Mammals) from the Zoology of the Beagle

Buenos Ayres Bullock-wagons
Illustration (p.150) from Charles Darwins Journal of Researches, first illustrated edition 1890

Berkeley Sound, Falkland islands
Illustration (p.214) from Charles Darwins Journal of Researches, first illustrated edition 1890

Hide bridge illustration (p.334) from Charles Darwins Journal of Researches, first illustrated edition 1890

Fossil tooth of horse, from Bahia Blanca
Illustration (p.138) from Charles Darwins Journal of Researches, first illustrated edition 1890

The Origin of Species title page - Italian version
Title page of an Italian first edition of the best-known work of Charles Darwin, the British-born naturalist and writer

The Origin of Species title page - Russian edition
Title page of a Russian first edition of the best-known work of Charles Darwin, the British-born naturalist and writer

Bat
An illustration (Plate 1, Mammals) from the Zoology of the Beagle

Journal of Researches - title page
The title of page of Darwins Journal of Researches in Geology and Natural history

Tahitian
Illustration (p.438) from Charles Darwins Journal of Researches, first illustrated edition 1890

Mylodon
Illustration (p.140) from Charles Darwins Journal of Researches, first illustrated edition 1890

Portrait of a Gentleman study
Opening page of The Malay Archipelago, The Land of the Orang-Utan and the Bird of Paradise. A Narrative of travel with studies of Man and Nature. By Alfred Russel Wallace, 1874

The zoology of the voyage of HMS Beagle
A first edition of Charles Darwins The zoology of the voyage of HMS Beagle, in three volumes

Page 186 from The Origin of Species
Page 186 of a first edition of On The Origin of Species by means of natural selection, or, the preservation of favoured races in the struggle for life (1859) by Charles Darwin (1809-1882)

Eimeo and barrier reef
Illustration (p.432) from Charles Darwins Journal of Researches, first illustrated edition 1890

Mocking bird
An illustration (Plate 17, Birds) from the Zoology of the Beagle

Page 187 from The Origin of Species
Page 187 of a first edition of On The Origin of Species by means of natural selection, or, the preservation of favoured races in the struggle for life (1859) by Charles Darwin (1809-1882)

Ladies Combs, Banda Oriental
Illustration (p.186) from Charles Darwins Journal of Researches, first illustrated edition 1890

Back page of Wallace - Darwin paper, with Wallaces notes
WP7/9 - Back page of Alfred Russel Wallaces annotated copy of his joint 1858 paper with Darwin. Wallace papers, Natural History Museum, London

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"darwin200: Celebrating the Legacy of Charles Darwin and his Voyage on HMS Beagle" Step aboard H. M. S Beagle, the iconic ship that carried Charles Robert Darwin (1809-1882) on his groundbreaking journey. As he sailed across oceans, Darwin meticulously collected specimens from all corners of the world, including Xanthopan morganii praedicta, the sphinx moth with its astonishingly long proboscis. He also discovered Angraecum sesquipedale, a captivating Madagascan orchid with an extraordinary 30cm nectar spur. The Galapagos archipelago became a turning point for Darwin's scientific understanding. Here, he observed unique species that would later inspire his revolutionary theory of evolution. The specimens collected by Darwin during this voyage in 1831-1836 laid the foundation for his future work. Fast forward to today - darwin200 commemorates two centuries since Charles Robert Darwin's birth and celebrates his enduring legacy. His seminal work "The Origin of Species" continues to shape our understanding of life on Earth and remains one of science's most influential publications. For enthusiasts and scholars alike, it offers a glimpse into history through rare first editions of "The Origin of Species. " These precious volumes hold not only knowledge but also a testament to human curiosity and intellectual progress. Join us as we honor Charles Robert Darwin's remarkable contributions to science and explore how his ideas continue to shape our world today. Let us embark on this journey together - celebrating darwin200.