An Outline of the Universe (Vol. 1) by J. G. Crowther – 1938 Pelican Books Edition – Vintage Science Paperback
Description:
Offered for sale is a
vintage paperback
copy of
An Outline of the Universe (Volume One)
by
J. G. Crowther
, published by
Pelican Books (Penguin Books Ltd.)
,
first published in Pelican Books in 1938. This edition is complete and unabridged, richly illustrated with scientific plates and diagrams.
This title presents a fascinating early 20th-century exploration of astronomy, atomic theory, and biological science, providing insight into the state of scientific knowledge of the universe in the 1930s. An ideal addition for collectors of vintage Penguin or Pelican science books, or those interested in the history of science communication.
Book Details:
Title:
An Outline of the Universe – Volume One
Author:
J. G. Crowther
Publisher:
Penguin Books Ltd., Harmondsworth, Middlesex
Series:
Pelican Books (Edited by V. K. Krishna Menon)
First Published:
1931
Pelican Edition Published:
1938
Pages:
181 (plus glossary and illustrations)
Contents include chapters on:
Stars, Galaxies, Atoms, Radioactivity, Bacteria, Chemical Compounds, and more
Illustrated with 19 photographic science plates
, including early X-ray and astronomical images
Condition (Used):
Cover:
Original soft cover with classic Pelican Books design in turquoise and cream. General signs of wear including
creases
,
chipping at spine edges
, and
minor scuffs.
Spine:
Fully intact but with small paper loss and wear consistent with age.
Pages:
Heavily
tanned throughout
, particularly on edges. Some foxing and spotting to endpapers. All pages remain securely bound and complete.
Illustrations:
All photographic plates intact and clean.
A charming and historically valuable science title – ideal for vintage book lovers, Penguin/Pelican collectors, or educators interested in the evolution of scientific thought.
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