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[SCIENCE]. DOBZHANSKY, Theodosius (1900–1975). Genetics and the Origin of Species. New York: Columbia University Press, 1937. 8vo. Some in–text illustrations. Original blue cloth, gilt–lettered spine (spine and extremes gently sunned, tiny stain on upper cover). Provenance: Dexter Terry? (contemporary ownership signature dated 1937). FIRST EDITION of this landmark volume in evolutionary thought that paved the way to the concept of a “modern synthesis” between the forces of genetic mutation and natural selection in the process of evolution.