The Microscope. Dark-Field Edition 1925.

Gage, Simon Henry (1851-1944) & Smith, Theobald; (1859-1934, former owner).

Published by Ithaca, New York, The Comstock Publishing Company, 1925. Dark-Field Edition, (14th) Revised. Presentation copy signed from Simon Henry Gage to Theobald Smith.

(An introduction to microscopic methods and to histology. Illustrated by 275 text figures. By Simon Henry Gage Professor of Histology and Embryology, Emeritus in Cornell University). 9 1/4 in. x 6 in., 517 pp., 275 in-text illustrations. Gray cloth spine with title , design in black on spine & black cloth covers with title, etc. in white on front cover. General edge wear; small piece of cloth missing from top left of spine, black cloth torn off of back cover; dampstaining to lower right edge of prelims. & part of margins of text. Presentation copy signed in ink at top of front endpaper: "Dr. Theobald Smith with the regards of Simon H. Gage". Though not signed by Smith, it is a book that once belonged to him. Gage was an expert microscopist & histologist & editions of his book were reprinted down to 1941. Presentation copies of his work are not common & this is an especially interesting item as it was signed to Theobald Smith. Presentation/Association item. Weight: 3 lbs. Postage may be extra on this item. Seller Inventory # ABE-379633466

Bibliographic Details

Title: The Microscope. Dark-Field Edition 1925.
Publisher: Ithaca, New York, The Comstock Publishing Company, 1925. Dark-Field Edition, (14th) Revised. Presentation copy signed from Simon Henry Gage to Theobald Smith.
Binding: Hardcover
Condition: Good
Dust Jacket Condition: No Jacket
Signed: Signed by Author(s)