Natural History / Biology Textbook Lot: Elements of Biology (1957) + Biology: The Living World (1968), Illustrated Hardcovers | Mid-Century Science
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A paired set of classic biology / natural history textbooks from the 1950s to 1960s classroom era. Elements of Biology (1957) offers clear explanations with abundant B&W photos and charts; Biology: The Living World (1968) adds vivid color art and updated science for the period.
Together they make a solid reference and striking display, perfect for homeschoolers, teachers, and retro science décor.
Quick Specs
- Item Type: Lot of 2 vintage hardcover biology textbooks
- Size: Book 1: 9 × 6 × 1.5 in; Book 2: 9 × 7 × 1.25 in
- Material: Cloth over boards; paper text blocks
- Color: Olive/green boards with printed motifs
- Origin or Maker: Allyn & Bacon (Book 1); Ginn and Company (Book 2)
- Year or Era: 1957; 1968
- GENRE: Natural History / Biology Textbooks
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Language / Pages: English; 746 pp; 705 pp
Edition & Features
- Edition/Printing: Later revised edition (1957); later printing (1968)
- Dust Jacket: Missing (both)
- Illustrations/Maps/Plates: Book 1: extensive B&W photos, charts, diagrams; Book 2: numerous color illustrations and B&W figures, unit self-tests
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Extras: Period study references; classroom objectives
Condition Grade: Good
Notes: Sound bindings; shelf and edge wear; corner bumps/rubs; typical age toning. Prior owner names/notations present. Text pages clean and fully legible.
See all photos for detail. Sold as pictured.
This 1957 Allyn & Bacon Elements of Biology, paired with Ginn's 1968 Biology: The Living World and its color illustrations, suits a homeschool or mid-century science shelf. 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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