Rare 1922 Association Copy: Wind and Weather Signed & Inscribed by Alexander M

Alexander McAdie

Published by The Macmillan Company, New York, 1922

About this Item

This is an extraordinary piece of scientific history: a Stated First Edition (1922) of "Wind and Weather" by Alexander McAdie, former Director of the Blue Hill Observatory. This copy is a rare Association Copy, personally signed and inscribed by McAdie to his Harvard colleague, the legendary historian Charles Homer Haskins.

The Inscription Reads:
"Professor C. H. Haskins with warm regards of Alexander McAdie"

Key Listing Highlights:
- Harvard Provenance: Inscribed to Charles Homer Haskins, the "Father of American Medieval History."
- Original Dust Jacket: Retains the scarce 1922 pictorial jacket, which has kept the book in near-pristine condition for over a century.
- Historical Illustrations: Includes iconic plates such as "The Tower of the Winds" at Athens, linking ancient mythology to modern meteorological study.
- Publisher: The Macmillan Company, New York (Stated First Printing).

Condition: Near-Fine (Book) / Fair-to-Good (Dust Jacket)
- Dust Jacket: The original 1922 jacket is present but shows significant wear. It is torn in several places, most notably along the spine hinges and corners. There are missing pieces (paper loss) at the head and foot of the spine and the upper left corner of the front panel. The paper is age-toned with uniform foxing (spotting) throughout. Despite these flaws, the jacket is largely intact and has successfully protected the book for over a century.
- Cloth Binding: The underlying silver-grey linen cloth boards are in Near-Fine to Fine condition. Because they were shielded by the jacket, the silver-grey color remains vibrant and clean with no sun-fading, stains, or shelf-wear. The dark blue stamped lettering is crisp and 100% intact.
- Internal: The interior is in exceptional condition. The pages are crisp and bright. The author?s inscription is bold and clear on the front flyleaf.
- Binding: Structurally perfect; square, tight, and firm.

Seller Inventory # 389755169443

Bibliographic Details

• Title: Rare 1922 Association Copy: Wind and Weather Signed & Inscribed by Alexander M
• Publisher: The Macmillan Company, New York
• Publication Date: 1922
• Language: English
• Binding: Hardcover
• Edition: 1st Edition
• Printing: 1st Printing
• Condition: Very Good
• Dust Jacket Condition: Good
• Signed: Inscribed by Author(s)