Full First Edition Set Five by Planck Max (1 results)

Hard Cover. First Edition. A Full First Edition Set of the Five Volumes in the "Introduction to Theoretical Physics Series" comprising: General Mechanics [being Volume 1]; The Mechanics of Deformable Bodies [being Volume 2]; Theory of Electricity and Magnetism [being Volume 3]; Theory of Light [being Volume 4]; and Theory of Heat [being Volume 5]. All 5 Volumes published by Macmillan and Co., Limited 1932 - 1933). No dustwrappers present. This work was first published in Germany between 1916 and 1930 and was later translated into English by Henry L Brose and published by Macmillan in 1932-1933. Based on lectures at the University of Berlin, these five volumes "cover the whole range of what is now known as classical physics. At the same time they constitute a bridge and an introduction to the later developments such as the quantum theory of radiation, in the creation of which Prof. Planck has played the pioneer part". Publisher's green boards with gilt lettering to the spine. Each Volume is in fine condition with no foxing, no fading and no oxidisation to the gilt lettering. Volume 3 has a neat former owner's name and date (1945) to the front paste-down. Volume 5 has an advertisement leaf to the rear for this set of books. First Edition Sets are uncommon especially in such outstanding condition. NB: Max Planck was awarded the Nobel Prize for Physics in 1918 and in 1929 received the Copley Medal of the Royal Society of which he had been elected a Foreign Member three years' previously. NNB: this set of first editions should not be mistaken for later reprints published in the late 1950s. Further photographs available upon request.