The Behavior of Organisms

Skinner, B. F.

Published by D. Appleton-Century Co, 1938

About this Item

First edition, first printing, first state binding in rare dust jacket of Skinner's first book, a landmark in the field of behavior analysis. Full black cloth with bright gilt lettered spine, the title de-embosed in blind to front cover, publisher's [I] to last text page indicating a first printing. One of 500 copies in this first issue black binding. A fine clean tight copy, tiny stamped previous owner's name to base of front free endpage, no other markings. Original dust jacket is unclipped showing the original price of $5.00, a few small chips and tears, the largest chip is less than 1/2 x 1/4 of an inch to top of spine, some hair-line splitting where the spine meets the panels, old tape to verso along top and bottom edges, usual toning to spine, light soiling to rear pane, presents nicely. A beautiful example of an important and rare work. Scarce in dust jacket.

Seller Inventory # 002362

Bibliographic Details

• Title: The Behavior of Organisms
• Publisher: D. Appleton-Century Co
• Publication Date: 1938
• Language: English
• Binding: Hardcover
• Edition: 1st Edition
• Condition: Fine
• Dust Jacket Condition: Near Fine