{"product_id":"the-malay-archipelago-alfred-russel-wallace-folio-society-2017-1st-ed-vgc","title":"The Malay Archipelago Alfred Russel Wallace Science Folio Society 2017 2v - VGC","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eEdition details\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe Malay Archipelago: The Land of the Orang-Utan and the Bird of Paradise by Alfred Russel Wallace. (2v.) Introduced by George Beccaloni. Preface by Steve Jones. Frontispiece and 32 pages of colour plates in each volume. Maps and over 60 integrated black \u0026amp; white illustrations in total. Blocked slipcase. Bound in printed and blocked cloth. Volume one: 392pp.; volume two: 352pp. 9½x6¼in. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size:90%;\"\u003e(Edition details are subject to the condition notes and photographs of this copy.)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAbout the book\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eAlfred Russel Wallace's The Malay Archipelago records his extensive travels and scientific observations through Southeast Asia during the nineteenth century. Wallace describes wildlife, islands and local communities while developing ideas about evolution and biogeography. His observations contributed directly to the theory of natural selection and remain a classic of scientific travel writing.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCondition notes\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eIn very good overall condition. A few very small bumps to the slipcase, very small stain to p.8-12 of vol I.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAbout Folio Vault\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eFolio Vault is an independent bookseller specialising in pre-owned Folio Society books. We have been buying and selling books in the UK since 2019 and expanded to the US in 2025.\u003cbr\u003eEvery book is carefully checked, with photographs and condition notes so you can buy with confidence. We pack every order securely and ship worldwide.\u003cbr\u003eWhether you're looking to buy or sell books, please get in touch. Our team is always happy to help.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Folio Vault","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":54986349609299,"sku":"2026_06_23_21288","price":247.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1085\/2951\/6883\/files\/10_c4ba3b21-9fdd-4088-bd24-15910ccbb236.jpg?v=1789769135","url":"https:\/\/thefoliovault.com\/products\/the-malay-archipelago-alfred-russel-wallace-folio-society-2017-1st-ed-vgc","provider":"Folio Vault","version":"1.0","type":"link"}