The Principle of Relativity: A collection of original memoirs on the special and general theory of relativity

H. A. Lorentz; A. Einstein; H. Minkowski; H. Weyl

Published by Dodd, Mead, 1923

About this Item

A handsome copy of the first edition and printing in English. With notes by A. Sommerfeld. Translated by W. Perrett and G. B. Jeffery. Hardcover, no dust jacket. Book condition is Very Good-. Text is in excellent condition - pages are clean, and clear of writing, markings, highlighting, etc. Binding is tight. Hinges are firm and tight. Pages are toned, mostly around edges. Spine cocked, with a forward lean. Has a bit of an old book smell, but is clean without signs of mildew. Small faded blemish mark and some surface scratches on top of text block. Fore edge of textblock was roughly trimmed, so some fore edges of pages are rubbed or lightly frayed. Text contains a loose, somewhat enigmatic slip of paper with a typewritten message, hand signed by "The Torrey Family" to a "Mr. Fred Beadle" (see photo). Hardcover board corners turned in a bit. A few minor bumps along board edges, and a more notable ding on bottom of back board near spine, where edge is turned in a bit. Fabric on top/bottom of spine pushed and rubbed. Paper residue on bottom of back board. Edges of boards and spine sunned. Label on spine sunned with some minor scratching and rubbing.

Seller Inventory # ABE-1747503113254

Bibliographic Details

• Title: The Principle of Relativity: A collection of original memoirs on the special and general theory of relativity
• Publisher: Dodd, Mead
• Publication Date: 1923
• Binding: Hardcover
• Edition: 1st Edition
• Condition: Good
• Dust Jacket Condition: No Jacket