EXPLAINING THE ATOM. (Dust jacket title: "Explaining the Atom; A remarkable book which actually makes the atom and its energy comprehensible to the intelligent layman, even though he has no scientific background.")
Published by New York: The Viking Press, 1947.
- Hardcover
- Used
Seller: David Hallinan, Bookseller, Columbus, MS, U.S.A.David Hallinan, Bookseller
AbeBooks seller since March 23, 1998
Condition: Used
US$ 13.50
Quantity: 1 available
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Second printing (as stated upon copyright page). xiv, 205 pages. Hardcover: H 21.5cm x L 14.5cm. Dust jacket with colorful front panel illustration; 2.75cm deep chipping at front panel's lower right; various tears with old tape repairs along with lesser chips and creasing; front flap retains publisher's printed price at top right. Blue cloth; light bumping to spine ends and to boards' top fore-edge corners. Some toning to text block edges. Endpapers toned; past owner's personal bookplate affixed to front flyleaf verso with image transfer onto opposing half-title; interior leaves mostly remain clean. Binding is firm.
Seller Inventory # CMS-01266
Bibliographic details
- Title
- EXPLAINING THE ATOM. (Dust jacket title: "Explaining the Atom; A remarkable book which actually makes the atom and its energy comprehensible to the intelligent layman, even though he has no scientific background.")
- Author
- Hecht, Selig, 1892-1947. Matthew Leibowitz (dust jacket designer).
- Publisher
- New York: The Viking Press, 1947.
- Dust jacket
- Dust Jacket Included
- Binding
- Hardcover
- Seller catalogs
- Science
David Hallinan, Bookseller
Columbus, MS, U.S.A.
AbeBooks seller since March 23, 1998
Shipping rates within U.S.A.
| Item | 4 to 12 business days | 3 to 10 business days |
|---|---|---|
| First item | US$ 7.50 | US$ 22.50 |
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Store description
DAVID HALLINAN, BOOKSELLER - specializing in out-of-print, uncommon, and scarce books in all subjects. Mailing address is PO BOX 463, COLUMBUS, MS 39703. Inventory available for inspection at a local antique mall generally from 10am-5pm Tuesday thru Saturday.
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First Edition Literature, WPA - Work Projects Administration, Military History, Southern Americana, Decorative Arts, American History, Architecture and Urban Planning, General AntiquarianSeller's business information
David Hallinan, Bookseller
MS, U.S.A.
Terms of sale
DOMESTIC AND INTERNATIONAL VISA AND MASTERCARD ORDERS ARE ACCEPTED FOR ALL ITEMS VIA ADVANCED BOOK EXCHANGE'S SHOPPING BASKET. Payment is also gladly accepted via US$ checks or money orders sent to our store address or via PayPal (we no longer process credit cards ourselves). Domestic U.S. orders mostly shipped via Post Office Media Mail or Priority Mail with UPS and FedEx considered for large/heavy folios, multi-volume sets, and particularly valuable books. Digital images of most items are available upon request. Books are returnable within seven days after receipt but please notify by email or phone first. All items listed are subject to prior sale. Mailing address is PO Box 463, Columbus, MS 39703. Email: DavidHallinan@yahoo.com. Phone: (662) 425-1687. With advance notice (1-2 days) inventory can be shown/left/picked-up at a Columbus, Mississippi antique mall.
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