The Book of Popular Science – 15 Volume Set plus Supplements

Description: This stunning sixteen volume set of the 1928 edition “The Book of Popular Science” is not only a rare set of books but also a rare look back at the state of the accumulated scientific knowledge at that time. Edited by a group of distinguished scientists from around the world each volume covers “The Wonders of Modern Discovery, The Triumphs of Inventive Genius and The Story of all Created Things and the World They Live In.” Each volume has a chapter covering the following topics: The Universe, The Earth, Life, Plant Life, Animal Life, Man, Health, Power, Commerce, Industry, Society, Biography, and Household Science. Filled with intext and full-page black & white photographs, illustrations in sepia tones (green, blue, black), color illustrations, foldout diagrams, and glossy two-page spreads, this set is a wonderful addition to any library. Condition: Textured burgundy boards have the title, Grolier emblem debossed and border on the front cover and the standard Grolier gold gilt title and pattern to the spine. There is some wear at the top and bottom of the back strip on all volumes although little wear to the boards. Most of the corners are sharp with no wear and only slight bumping (see detailed descriptions and photos). The spines are firm with no slanting and no cracking to the end papers. Text blocks are solid. Age tanning through. Previous owner name and date on the front endpaper. Interior pages are in excellent condition with no creases, tears, or previous owner marks. Each volume dimensions: H – 9-3/4” W – 6-1/2”. Total weight for set = 44 lbs Volume I – page 1 – 368, rubbing along the top of the rear back strip and small blemish to front board Volume II – pages 369 – 720 Volume III – pages 721 – 1072 Volume IV – pages 1073 – 1424, small blemish to spine at volume number Volume V – pages 1425 – 1776 Volume VI – pages 1777 - 2128 Volume VII – pages 2129 – 2480, rubbing along the top of the rear back strip Volume VIII – pages 2481 – 2832 Volume IX – pages 2833 - 3184 Volume X – pages 3185 – 3536 Volume XI – pages 3537 – 3888, two small white blemishes to front cover Volume XII – pages 3889 – 4240, small blemish on spine at volume number Volume XIII – pages 4241 - 4592 Volume XIV – pages 4593 - 4944 Volume XV – 4945 – 5341 including index, rubbing along the top of the front and rear gutter Volume XVI – Supplements for the years 1928, 1930, 1934, 1935, 1937, 1938, small blemishes to front cover and rubbing along the front back strip

Price: 985 USD

Location: Fort Collins, Colorado

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