Charles Darwin Autographs
Charles Robert Darwin FRS FRGS FLS FZS JP (/ˈdɑːrwɪn/ DAR-win; 12 February 1809 – 19 April 1882) was an English naturalist, geologist, and biologist, widely known for his contributions to evolutionary biology. His proposition that all species of life have descended from a common ancestor is now generally accepted and considered a fundamental scientific concept. In a joint publication with Alfred Russel Wallace, he introduced his scientific theory that this branching pattern of evolution resulted from a process he called natural selection, in which the struggle for existence has a similar effect to the artificial selection involved in selective breeding. Darwin has been described as one of the most influential figures in human history and was honoured by burial in Westminster Abbey.
Darwin's early interest in nature led him to neglect his medical education at the University of Edinburgh; instead, he helped to investigate marine invertebrates. His studies at the University of Cambridge's Christ's College from 1828 to 1831 encouraged his passion for natural science. However, it was his five-year voyage on HMS Beagle from 1831 to 1836 that truly established Darwin as an eminent geologist. The observations and theories he developed during his voyage supported Charles Lyell's concept of gradual geological change. Publication of his journal of the voyage made Darwin famous as a popular author.
Puzzled by the geographical distribution of wildlife and fossils he collected on the voyage, Darwin began detailed investigations and, in 1838, devised his theory of natural selection. Although he discussed his ideas with several naturalists, he needed time for extensive research, and his geological work had priority. He was writing up his theory in 1858 when Alfred Russel Wallace sent him an essay that described the same idea, prompting the immediate joint submission of both their theories to the Linnean Society of London. Darwin's work established evolutionary descent with modification as the dominant scientific explanation of natural diversification. In 1871, he examined human evolution and sexual selection in The Descent of Man, and Selection in Relation to Sex, followed by The Expression of the Emotions in Man and Animals (1872). His research on plants was published in a series of books, and in his final book, The Formation of Vegetable Mould, through the Actions of Worms (1881), he examined earthworms and their effect on soil.
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Traded items with a signature of Charles Darwin
The most expensive item with a signature of Charles Darwin (Charles Darwin Autographed Signed Letter Scarce Authentic COA) was sold in March 2015 for $21,000.00 while the cheapest item (Mrs. Charles Darwin's Recipe Book Dusha Bateson Weslie Janeway 2008 1st Signed) found a new owner for $1.99 in November 2022. The month with the most items sold (2) was January 2014 with an average selling price of $177.50 for an autographed item of Charles Darwin. Sold items reached their highest average selling price in February 2011 with $7,500.00 and the month that saw the lowest prices with $5.99 was March 2008. In average, an autographed item from Charles Darwin is worth $1,589.50.
Most recently, these items with a signature of Charles Darwin were sold on eBay - click here for more items.
| Picture | Item Title | Price | Store |
 | ANTIQUE CHARLES DARWIN AUTOGRAPH LETTER SIGNED ALS LITHOGRAPH FRAMED MOUNTED | $2,804.00 |  |
| ANTIQUE CHARLES DARWIN AUTOGRAPH LETTER SIGNED ALS LITHOGRAPH FRAMED MOUNTED | $2,804.00 | |
| Charles Darwin (1809-1882), Signed Autograph Cut from Letter, Evolution, Science | $3,000.00 | |
| Charles Darwin (1809-1882), Signed Autograph Cut from Letter, Evolution, Science | $3,000.00 | |
| CHARLES DARWIN * JSA * Handwritten Autograph Mathematical Equations * Not Signed | $6,000.00 | |
| CHARLES DARWIN * JSA * Handwritten Autograph Mathematical Equations * Not Signed | $6,000.00 | |
| Charles Darwin - Autograph Letter Signed - Four Years After On Origin of Species | $5,000.00 | |
| Charles Darwin - Autograph Letter Signed - Four Years After On Origin of Species | $5,000.00 | |
| Charles Darwin - Ink Signature - Naturalist Who Conceived Theory of Evolution | $2,812.50 | |
| Charles Darwin - Ink Signature - Naturalist Who Conceived Theory of Evolution | $2,812.50 | |
| Charles Darwin - Ink Signature - Naturalist Who Conceived Theory of Evolution | $3,400.00 | |
| Charles Darwin - Ink Signature - Naturalist Who Conceived Theory of Evolution | $3,400.00 | |
| Charles Darwin Letter Signed From 1867 | $4,500.00 | |
| John Graham, Autograph Note 1800s - CHARLES DARWIN tutor, Academic | $38.75 | |
| John Graham, Autograph Note 1800s - CHARLES DARWIN tutor, Academic | $38.75 | |
