The First Book of Science Experiments (The First Books series)

Another in this popular mid-twentieth-century children's series, each written & illustrated by different authors/artists. This one covers basic experiments for the young scientist, with easy-to-read & follow instructions, well illustrated. A FIRST EDITION, Seventh Printing, from 1952, this hardcover 8vo (7.25" x 8.75") has 69 pages, with decorative endpapers & illustrations throughout by Ida Scheib. With brick-read-colored cloth-covered boards lettered in black to front & spine, with black design to front, it is in Near Fine condition: extremely clean, pages lightly tanned & unmarked, save for child's name& address to recto of ffep in neat pen. Binding strong & straight, hinges secure, corners crisp. The unclipped DJ (with orig. $1.95 price intact to front flap) is also VG+: colorful & bright with just slight rubbing to extremities, more wear at both ends of spine, including a tiny tear at heel. Our photos depict the Exact book you will receive, never "stock" images of books we don't actually have! Same day shipping on all orders received Weekdays by 2 pm Pacific time; later orders, weekends & holidays ship very next business day.