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Published by New York: Basic Books, 1959, 1959
Seller: Priceless Books, Urbana, IL, U.S.A.
Hardcover. Hb. VG. 1005 pp. Foreword by Linus Pauling. Owner name on front endpapers. Edges yellowing, spine faded, generally light wear.
Published by Basic Books, Inc., 1959
Seller: Sweet Beagle Books, Bloomington, IN, U.S.A.
First Edition
Hardcover. Condition: Fine. Dust Jacket Condition: Very Good. 1st Edition. Fine books in VG slipcase. Books have no defects. Slipcase has light wear and rubbing. . Two-volume set on the origins and development of modern science, the stories told by the the great thinkers and scientists themselves, 83 of them, in their own words, from Hippocrates to Oppenheimer. Each essay is preceded by an essay by the editors providing relevant background. Illustrated with more than 50 rare drawings. This is a marvelous collection. . 8vo 8" - 9" tall. 1005 pages. A3.
Published by New York: Partisan Review, 1939
Seller: Philip Smith, Bookseller, Berkeley, CA, U.S.A.
First Edition
Soft cover. Condition: Very Good. 1st edition. Near VG. 8vo, 128pp, printed wrappers. Rare prewar issue, includes a letter from Trotsky to Andre Breton, Lionel Trilling on Hemingway, reviews by Delmore Schwartz and Clement Greenberg, other indicators of the ferment of the era. Unmarked copy, fold line to front cover and first two leaves, small scorch line to one interior page, wrappers have typical toning. Not Signed.
Published by New York: Partisan Review, 1938
Seller: Philip Smith, Bookseller, Berkeley, CA, U.S.A.
First Edition
Soft cover. Condition: Good. 1st edition. Near Good (front cover reattached). 8vo, 64pp (plus Hans Arp plates), printed wrappers. Rare prewar issue, includes a poem by Delmore Schwartz, plus contributions from other prominent writers. Unmarked copy with mostly chipped spine; front cover has been neatly reattached with archival adhesive; general soil and edgewear. Not Signed.