- First Edition
- Hardcover
- Used
Seller: No Alternative Books, Greenfield, MA, U.S.A.No Alternative Books
AbeBooks seller since June 15, 2024
Condition: Used - Very good
US$ 125.00
Quantity: 1 available
Add to basketItem description from seller
A very rare copy of the true first edition and printing (stated "first printing" on publication page) of the influential book on the history, philosophy and sociology of science, through a Marxist lens. Hardcover, missing dust jacket. Overall, this is an attractive copy in Very Good condition. Book has an "old book" odor (mostly just smells like an older person's home), but has no signs of previous moisture, mildew, etc., and is very clean. Previous owner's name in pen on front flyleaf and half-title. Small marker dot on bottom edge of textblock. Otherwise, text clean, unmarked and attractive. The two fold-out charts are fully intact and in excellent condition. Edges of textblock and pastedowns toned and lightly foxed in spots. Binding and hinges tight; binding square. Pages 253 and 255 are dings at the bottom edge, causing a small rip/chip. Hardcover boards bumped at corners, and lightly bumped in spots along edges of boards.
Seller Inventory # ABE-1750262700233
Bibliographic details
- Title
- The Social Function of Science
- Author
- J. D. Bernal
- Publisher
- Macmillan
- Publication year
- 1939
- Condition
- Very Good
- Dust jacket
- No Jacket
- Binding
- Hardcover
- Edition
- 1st Edition
No Alternative Books
Greenfield, MA, U.S.A.
AbeBooks seller since June 15, 2024
Shipping rates within U.S.A.
| Item | 5 to 14 business days | 3 to 6 business days |
|---|---|---|
| First item | US$ 6.00 | US$ 15.00 |
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Store description
"There is no alternative". From Greenfield, MA. Ex-academic selling mostly academic, collectible and antiquarian books, or whatever interests me. Feel free to reach out if you have any questions - either on here or via email: lukehuszar@gmail.com. I'm active on other selling platforms under the same name, where you can find user-submitted reviews of my business and books, along with more photos of the books listed here.
Seller's business information
No Alternative Books
MA, U.S.A.
Terms of sale
No Alternative books: 69 Phillips St, Greenfield MA 01301; 978-201-9901; lukehuszar@gmail.com. All listed items are subject to prior sale. Books may be returned up to 30 days after arrival so long as the condition of the book has not changed - contact me.
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