276 Pp. Blue Cloth, Gilt. Artistic Engraved Bookplate Of Elizabeth G Hughes, With A Checkmark Next To Her Name On P. 275 Where She Is Cited As Co-Author (With Jordan) Of An 1886 Article Published In The Proceedings U. S. Nat. Mus., Pp. 56 - 70, And With A Few Pencil Notes In The Article Published Here On Darwin. With Her Short Note On The Bookplate [1889 - From Dr. Jordan", And With Jordan's Short Handwritten Note "Comp Of" Above His Name On The Title Page. Jordan Was A Perceptive Writer Whose Ideas On Education, Etc. Not Only Withstand The Test Of Time, But Are Still Quite Readable And Interesting. Binding With Wear, Top And Bottom Of Spine Chipped Away To Level Of Page Block, Slight Loss Of Gilt Lettering Which Is Otherwise Bright, Front Joint Repaired, And Cloth Touched Up At Tips. Professionally.

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Title

Science Sketches [including] The Evolution of the College Curriculum

Publisher

A C McClurg & Co, Chicago

Publication Date

1888

Language

English

Binding

Green Cloth

Edition

First Edition, First Printing

Condition

Good

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