ISBN: 9780817396039 - Index to Biographical Fragments in Unspecialized Scientific Journals (3 results)

Hardcover. Condition: Near Fine condition. No jacket, probably as issued. First Edition. University, Alabama: The University of Alabama Press, 1973. Near Fine condition. Sharp corners. Hinges are perfect. NOT a library discard. NO owner's name or bookplate. Pages are clean and crisp. NO underlining. NO highlighting. NO margin notes. Locates biographical data, both fragmentary and extensive, for 7700 persons who, prior to about 1920, were active in the sciences. Particularly useful for scientists respected in their day but now little known. Indexes these biographical and obituary notices in American Journal of Science (1819-1920), Proceedings of the Edinburgh Royal Society (1832- 1920), Proceedings of the Royal Society (1800-1933), Nature (1859-1918), Popular Science Monthly (1872-1915), Philosophical Magazine (1798-1902), and Science (1883-1919). Also identifies 1500 portrait locations. Bound in the original gilt-stamped dark gray (nearly black) cloth. First Edition. Hardcover. Near Fine condition/No jacket, probably as issued. 8vo. ix, 294pp. Great Packaging, Fast Shipping. …

Condition: Very Good. Former library copy. Pages intact with possible writing/highlighting. Binding strong with minor wear. Dust jackets/supplements may not be included. Includes library markings. Stock photo provided. Product includes identifying sticker. Better World Books: Buy Books. Do Good.

Hardcover. Condition: Fine. No Jacket. 1st Edition. First Edition. vii, 1 leaf, 294 pp. Original cloth. Near Fine, without dust jacket.