747. CHARLES DARWIN (1809 - 1882) English naturalist who proposed a theory of evolution by natural selection and determined man evolved from an anthropoid animal. Fine L.S. "Ch. Darwin", 1p, 8vo., Down, Bromley, Kent, Jan. 18, [1865], to a scientific society, in part: "I send by the carrier tonight a long paper for the Society. Will you have the kindness to send me one line to say that it has been received. I will write tomorrow -  the post is going". Vertical docket at the top left which does not detract. With a small original photograph of a bearded, brooding Darwin. Fine.       $2,000 - 2,500