Savile, Bourchier Wrey — The Neanderthal Skull on Evolution, in an Address Supposed to be Delivered A. D. 2085

G : in Good condition without dust jacket. Cover rubbed. Spine darkened. Loss to spine ends. Front inner hinge cracked. Previous owner inscription to title page London Longmans & Co First Edition 190mm x 130mm (7" x 5"). xlviii, 270pp + ads. With three illustrations. A Biblical literalist who rejected Darwinian Evolution, who corresponded with Darwin on this subject and believing the earth became formless and void 50,000 years ago. He also thought that humanity's creation began in 4,100 B. C.