Published by London & Edinburgh : W. & R. Chambers, 1951
Seller: MW Books, New York, NY, U.S.A.
First Edition
First Edition. Fine copy in the original gilt-blocked cloth. Spine bands slightly rubbed and sun-toned as with age. Remains particularly and surprisingly well-preserved; tight, bright, clean and especially sharp-cornered. Physical description; vi pages, 500 columns : portraits ; 23 cm. Subjects; Scientists - Biography - Dictionaries. Genres; Biographies. Biography. Dictionaries. Dictionary. Illustrated. Quick Ref. Collection. 3 Kg.
Published by W. & R. Chambers, 1964
Seller: Booksavers of Virginia, Harrisonburg, VA, U.S.A.
hardcover. Condition: Acceptable. Dust Jacket Condition: Fair. Ex-library with typical library markings/labels. Cover is intact, but shelfworn. Tape residue inside covers. Dj scuffed. Your purchase benefits the world-wide relief efforts of Mennonite Central Committee.
Published by W. & R. Chambers, Ltd, 1951
Seller: World of Rare Books, Goring-by-Sea, SXW, United Kingdom
First Edition
Condition: Good. 1951. First Edition. 499 pages. Green dust jacket with brown lettering over blue cloth. B&W photographs throughout. Clean pages. Notable foxing and tanning to endpapers and page edges. Some gutter cracking. Mild wear and bumping to spine, board edges and corners, with , with scuffing and marking to boards. Notable sunning to spine and board edges. Unclipped dust jacket. Mild wear, tear and chipping to edges and corners. Notable tanning to spine and edges, with staining and soiling to DJ.
Published by W. & R. Chambers, 1964
Seller: World of Rare Books, Goring-by-Sea, SXW, United Kingdom
Condition: Good. 1964. Latest Reprint. 499 pages. Pictorial dust jacket over red cloth. Bright and clean pages with light tanning to text block edges. Binding is firm throughout with minor thumb-marking. Previous owner's inscription to front endpaper. Boards have light edge wear with minor corner bumping. Mild crushing to spine, with occasional markings overall. Small holes to spine. Unclipped jacket has light edgewear with tears and creasing. Notable rubbing and marking all over.
Published by W. & R. Chambers, London, 1985 reprint of 1951 first edition, 1985
Cloth, 8vo, 23 cm, vi pp, 500 columns, many ills. Entries of about 150-250 words each. Good.
Published by dutton, 1951
Seller: Bingo Books 2, Vancouver, WA, U.S.A.
Hardcover. Condition: Near Fine. Dust Jacket Condition: Near Fine. hardback and dust jacket in near fine dust jacket,
Published by London & Edinburgh : W. & R. Chambers, 1951
Seller: MW Books Ltd., Galway, Ireland
First Edition
First Edition. Fine copy in the original gilt-blocked cloth. Spine bands slightly rubbed and sun-toned as with age. Remains particularly and surprisingly well-preserved; tight, bright, clean and especially sharp-cornered. Physical description; vi pages, 500 columns : portraits ; 23 cm. Subjects; Scientists - Biography - Dictionaries. Genres; Biographies. Biography. Dictionaries. Dictionary. Illustrated. Quick Ref. Collection. 1 Kg.
Published by Chambers, 1951
Seller: HALCYON BOOKS, LONDON, United Kingdom
First Edition
Hardcover. Condition: Very Good. Dust Jacket Condition: Very Good. First Edition. W & R Chambers: London, 1951. Hardcover. First edition. Bound in blue cloth with gilt spine titles. Clean internally; sharp, tight copy with sound binding. Dust jacket structurally very good: spine is sunned, and there is some tanning to paper of panels (see pictures). ALL ITEMS ARE DISPATCHED FROM THE UK WITHIN 48 HOURS ( BOOKS ORDERED OVER THE WEEKEND DISPATCHED ON MONDAY) ALL OVERSEAS ORDERS SENT BY TRACKABLE AIR MAIL. IF YOU ARE LOCATED OUTSIDE THE UK PLEASE ASK US FOR A POSTAGE QUOTE FOR MULTI VOLUME SETS BEFORE ORDERING.
Published by W & R Chambers Ltd, 1964
Seller: WeBuyBooks, Rossendale, LANCS, United Kingdom
Condition: Good. Most items will be dispatched the same or the next working day. A copy that has been read but remains in clean condition. All of the pages are intact and the cover is intact and the spine may show signs of wear. The book may have minor markings which are not specifically mentioned. Ex library copy with usual stamps & stickers. Dust jacket fine in plastic sleeve. A clear, bright copy throughout.
Published by W. & R. Chambers, Edinburgh, 1952
Seller: Acanthophyllum Books, Holywell, FLINT, United Kingdom
Association Member: PBFA
Hard covers, dust jacket. Condition: V.g. Dust Jacket Condition: Good. Reprint of 1951 edition. Jacket price-clipped, frayed at tip of spine Weight: 1.0 Language: English.
Published by Chambers, GB, 1951
Seller: Richard Sylvanus Williams (Est 1976), WINTERTON, United Kingdom
First Edition
Hardback. Condition: VG. Dust Jacket Condition: No DW. 1st Edition. Book is in very good plus condition with very minor signs of wear and/or age. BUT spine a bit sunned.
Published by E.P. Dutton and company inc., NEW YORK, 1955
ISBN 13: 2560223455608
Seller: Biblioteca di Babele, Tarquinia, VT, Italy
Condition: BUONO USATO. INGLESE Ristampa, ritratto in nero di A.Einstein all'antiporta, pagine patinate, ingiallite ai bordi e con sporadica fioritura, piccolo ritratti in nero nei testi, rilegatura in tutta tela editoriale, con fioritura e traccia di umidità lungo i margini inferiori, abrasioni alla cima, sovraccoperta illustrata, con fioritura, macchie, strappi e mancanze ai bordi, taccia di umidità ed angolo inf.ant.rimosso. Numero pagine 499.
Language: English
Publication Date: 2025
Seller: S N Books World, Delhi, India
Leatherbound. Condition: NEW. BOOKS ARE EXEMPT FROM IMPORT DUTIES AND TARIFFS; NO EXTRA CHARGES APPLY. Leatherbound edition. Condition: New. Leather Binding on Spine and Corners with Golden leaf printing on spine. Bound in genuine leather with Satin ribbon page markers and Spine with raised gilt bands. Pages: 264. A perfect gift for your loved ones. Reprinted from 1951 edition. NO changes have been made to the original text. This is NOT a retyped or an ocr'd reprint. Illustrations, Index, if any, are included in black and white. Each page is checked manually before printing. As this print on demand book is reprinted from a very old book, there could be some missing or flawed pages, but we always try to make the book as complete as possible. Fold-outs, if any, are not part of the book. If the original book was published in multiple volumes then this reprint is of only one volume, not the whole set. IF YOU WISH TO ORDER PARTICULAR VOLUME OR ALL THE VOLUMES YOU CAN CONTACT US. Resized as per current standards. Sewing binding for longer life, where the book block is actually sewn (smythe sewn/section sewn) with thread before binding which results in a more durable type of binding. Language: English Pages: 264.
Publication Date: 2025
Seller: Gyan Books Pvt. Ltd., Delhi, India
Leather Bound. Condition: New. Language: English. Language: English. Presenting an Exquisite Leather-Bound Edition, expertly crafted with Original Natural Leather that gracefully adorns the spine and corners. The allure continues with Golden Leaf Printing that adds a touch of elegance, while Hand Embossing on the rounded spine lends an artistic flair. This masterpiece has been meticulously reprinted in 2025, utilizing the invaluable guidance of the original edition published many years ago in 1951. The contents of this book are presented in classic black and white. Its durability is ensured through a meticulous sewing binding technique, enhancing its longevity. Imprinted on top-tier quality paper. A team of professionals has expertly processed each page, delicately preserving its content without alteration. Due to the vintage nature of these books, every page has been manually restored for legibility. However, in certain instances, occasional blurriness, missing segments, or faint black spots might persist. We sincerely hope for your understanding of the challenges we faced with these books. Recognizing their significance for readers seeking insight into our historical treasure, we've diligently restored and reissued them. Our intention is to offer this valuable resource once again. We eagerly await your feedback, hoping that you'll find it appealing and will generously share your thoughts and recommendations. Lang: - English, Pages:- 264, Print on Demand. If it is a multi-volume set, then it is only a single volume. We are specialised in Customisation of books, if you wish to opt different color leather binding, you may contact us. This service is chargeable. Product Disclaimer: Kindly be informed that, owing to the inherent nature of leather as a natural material, minor discolorations or textural variations may be perceptible. Explore the FOLIO EDITION (12x19 Inches): Available Upon Request. 264 264.