Atomic Power and The Earth Science Service 1960 Book Lot of 2
$19.99
Atomic Power by Joseph L. Dean and The Earth by Ernst Behrendt are two 1960 Science Service Science Program books published by Nelson Doubleday, Inc.
Atomic Power has minor staining and visible age wear on the cover, while its 64 pages remain easy to read. The Earth has clean, easy to read pages, with both books showing age toning and light handling wear visible in the photos.
This two book science lot covers atomic energy, nuclear reactors, geology, erosion, radioactive elements, and other scientific ideas as they were presented to general readers in 1960.
Details
- Item: Two book science program lot
- Title: Atomic Power and The Earth
- Author: Joseph L. Dean and Ernst Behrendt
- Publisher: Nelson Doubleday, Inc.
- Publication Year: 1960
- Format and Binding: Illustrated paperbound books
- Dust Jacket: None
- Pages: 64 pages each
- Genre: Science and educational reference
- Language: English
- ISBN: None
- Dimensions: 8 x 5.75 inches
Condition Grade: Good
Positives
- Graded Good: Both books are complete, readable copies with clear text and illustrations and visible signs of prior use.
- Atomic Power has 64 pages that remain easy to read, including diagrams and color photographs illustrating reactors and uses of atomic science.
- The Earth has 64 clean, easy to read pages with photographs and illustrations covering geology, erosion, landforms, and the age of the earth.
- Both books retain their illustrated Science Service covers and interior educational material.
Issues / Wear
- Atomic Power shows minor staining, rubbing, and edge wear on the cover.
- Age toning is visible on the paper and page edges of both books.
- Visible areas near the front matter show surface residue or paper disturbance, as pictured.
- The covers show light handling and shelf wear consistent with books that were used for study or reference.
These two 1960 Science Service books from Nelson Doubleday keep their illustrated covers, diagrams, and photographs, and they suit a shelf for midcentury science or classroom reference. If it's the right copy for you, it's ready to come home.
- Near Fine: Close to new. Any flaw is small and named above.
- Very Good: Light use. Every flaw is named above, and none of them get in the way of reading or display.
- Good: Complete and usable, with clear signs of use. Every flaw is named above.
- Fair: Heavy wear or damage, named above. A reading or working copy, not a display piece.
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