- First Edition
- Softcover
- Used
Seller: N K Burchill Rana Books, ST ALBANS, HERTS, United KingdomN K Burchill Rana Books
AbeBooks seller since July 12, 2018
Condition: Used - Very good
US$ 53.87
Quantity: 1 available
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Penguin. UK. 1965. Paperback. First edition in this format. A solid copy in first edition and hard to find. Rachel Carson wrote 'Silent Spring' to expose the dangers of pesticides on wildlife. The book awoke the world to the threats posed to the environment by human practices. Includes an introduction by Lord Shackleton and preface by Julian Huxley who was the founder of the World Wildlife Fund. Covers are bright and strong with slight age toning to white areas. Old price of 5/- to front cover. Solid and complete spine is also age toned and is not 'broken' indicating it has been looked at briefly but not read. The pages are age toned and the book is a little musty. Not exlib and packed and sent with care. bdrm.
Seller Inventory # 100002625
Bibliographic details
- Title
- Silent Spring
- Author
- Carson, Rachel
- Publisher
- Penguin, UK
- Publication year
- 1965
- Condition
- Very good
- Binding
- Soft cover
- Language
- English
- Edition
- 1st Edition
- Seller catalogs
- Environment, Non Fiction, Vintage
N K Burchill Rana Books
ST ALBANS, HERTS, United Kingdom
AbeBooks seller since July 12, 2018
Shipping rates from United Kingdom to U.S.A.
| Item | 8 to 14 business days | 14 to 45 business days |
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| First item | US$ 37.07 | US$ 37.07 |
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I have collected first editions that I really like myself for many years and now offer a small inventory of some of those I have in my small collection. These have all been sought out by me and I have looked after them with care and attention. Please get in touch with me via Abe if you need further scans or details.
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N K Burchill Rana Books
United Kingdom
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