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London: Cassell and Co. Limited, 1905. Handsomely rebound in brown cloth, red labels with gilt lettering at spine. Very Good Plus, small prior owner name and date front end page, a bit of light foxing, tiny binder's stamp rear end page. Classic astronomy text, with "twenty-four coloured plates and numerous illustrations". . New and Revised Edition. Cloth. Very Good Plus/No Jacket. 8vo - over 7¾" - 9¾" tall.
Presentation Copies to Ruth Tolman of : THE OPEN MIND and SCIENCE AND THE COMMON UNDERSTANDING [ together with ] a Handwritten Note by Oppenheimer, J. Robert - 1954
by Oppenheimer, J. Robert
Presentation Copies to Ruth Tolman of : THE OPEN MIND and SCIENCE AND THE COMMON UNDERSTANDING [ together with ] a Handwritten Note
by Oppenheimer, J. Robert
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New York: Simon & Schuster, 1954. SCIENCE AND THE COMMON UNDERSTANDING, 1954, First Printing, SIGNED AND INSCRIBED BY AUTHOR on front end page - "for Ruth in gratitude & love Robert May - June 1954". Laid in, a single page of typing paper titled "Errata in SCIENCE AND THE COMMON UNDERSTANDING" , denoting 6 errors and a suggested improvement. Also laid in a page torn from "The New Statesman and Nation", dated Dec. 26, 1953 and an undated newspaper clipping from the same period, both concerning Oppenheimer. THE OPEN MIND, 1955, First Printing, SIGNED AND INSCRIBED BY AUTHOR on front end page - "for Ruth, with my love Robert Christmas 1955". Laid in, a single page , folded, 6 1/2" x 5 1/2", "The Institute for Advanced Study, Office of the Director, Princeton, New Jersey" letterhead, undated and unsigned, which reads - " Ruth Dear, Most of these you have seen at one time or another, but perhaps you would like to have them neat & tidy. The S F talk is still on its way, & I don't yet have it. There is a long letter in me crying to be written to you - it should reach you before this." Both books are Fine in Near Fine dust jackets, light rubbing and small chips at bottom edge of spine folds. Ruth Sherman Tolman was the wife of Richard C. Tolman, and she was Robert Oppenheimer's best friend and confidant. A brilliant psychologist in her own right, she helped lead the effort to make psychology a science, held a key post with the OSS, the forerunner of the CIA, and established some of the first treatments for battle fatigue, which we know today as PTSD. Robert Oppenheimer, the "Father of the Atomic Bomb", head of the Manhattan Project, and the founder of modern theoretical physics in America, became a friend of the Tolman's while in his 20s, staying at their guest house during his time spent going between Caltech and UC Berkeley. Robert and Ruth were rumored to have had a long-running affair, which was disavowed by those who knew them, but recent books have renewed that debate. It is known that Ruth destroyed many of his letters, although some have come to light. While this note doesn't settle that debate, it does, along with the inscription, indicate the intimacy that they shared. Books SIGNED AND INSCRIBED by Oppenheimer are uncommon, and with the note to Ruth, the presentation inscriptions and unique association, this collection of material is RARE. . SIGNED AND INSCRIBED BY AUTHOR. First Editions. Hard Cover. Fine/Near Fine. 8vo - over 7¾" - 9¾" tall. Presentation Copy.
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The Story of the Heavens; New and Revised Edition
by Ball, Sir Robert
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Etruscan Roman Remains in Popular Tradition , with Important Three Page ALS
by Leland, Charles Godfrey
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London: T. Fisher Unwin, 1892. The First Trade Edition, there was also a limited edition of 100 copies. Very Good in the original salmon cloth with black decorations to boards; title in red on front and spine, Unwin monogram likewise on rear. Color frontispiece. Spine darkened and red title dulled, 3" tear top edge half-title page, light foxing to end pages, period interesting bookplate front pastedown. From the collection of the Richard M. Dorson Memorial Library, Folklore Institute, Indiana University, the only library indicators being its stamp verso of frontispiece and blindstamp to title page. With RARE and important three page ALS tipped to front end page, sent from Leland at the Hotel Victoria, Florence, Italy, to Mr Sampson ( noted linguist John Sampson ), possiby dated 1899, with "99" after heading. "Dear Mr Sampson, I have written and sent you separately by this mail that which I contribute to our book." He then discusses his wishes for the Preface and Introduction…
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Comments of Abe Martin and His Neighbors
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Indianapolis, IN: Abe Martin Publishing Co. SIGNED AND INSCRIBED BY AUTHOR on title page - "To Hilton U. Brown from Kin, Christmas, 1923". Hilton U. Brown was a longtime newspaperman at the Indianapolis News, rising through the ranks from city editor to become general manager and vice-president. He was President Emeritus of the Board of Directors of Butler University, whose Hilton U. Brown Theatre bears his name. Book is Very Good, no date, circa 1920 given the author inscription, red paper-covered boards a bit lightened at spine ends, small stain rear board, in the SCARCE dust jacket, Very Good, chips at spine ends, edge wear, 3" tear at rear spine fold, small numbered label bottom of spine, prior owner names front cover. A great Hoosier State ASSOCIATION COPY. . SIGNED AND INSCRIBED BY AUTHOR. First Edition. Paper Covered Boards. Very Good/Very Good. 12mo - over 6¾" - 7¾" tall. Association Copy.
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Important Collection of Robert K. Merton Books and Offprints SIGNED AND INSCRIBED to a Colleague and Friend
by Robert K. Merton ( 1910-2003 )
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1946-1998: Various Publishers An important collection of 14 separately titled items, 7 books and 7 offprints, spanning the years 1946-1998, all SIGNED AND INSCRIBED by Robert K. Merton (RKM) to his former student, friend, colleague and noted sociologist Thomas Gieryn. Robert K. Merton is considered to be a founding father of modern sociology and the founder of the sociology of science. In 1994 he became the first sociologist awarded the National Medal of Science. His contributions to the field include such ideas as focus groups, role models, self-fulfilling and self-defeating prophecy, reference groups, and unintended consequences. He was himself a role model, inspirational teacher,mentor and friend to a whole generation of sociologists, as evidenced by these 14 inscriptions. Thomas Gieryn, Rudy Professor of Sociology Emeritus at Indiana University, studied under RKM at Columbia University. He is known for his concept of "boundary work" which has been cited more than 6300 times since its…
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An Exceptional Collection of Eleven Rupert Hughes Books, with SIGNED AND INSCRIBED Presentations to Will H. Hays, of Hollywood's "Hays Code " Fame
by Hughes, Rupert
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New York: Harpers, The Century Co., A.L Burt, Grosset & Dunlap , 1912. A wonderful collection of 11 Hollywood Association Copies. Rupert Hughes was the uncle of Howard Hughes and a prolific novelist, film director, and Oscar-nominated Hollywood screen writer. Will H. Hays managed Warren G. Hardings successful campaign for the Presidency of the U.S. and was subsequently appointed Postmaster General. After a year in that position, he resigned to become most famously known as the first President of Motion Picture Producers and Distributors of America (MPPDA), which under his guidance published a blacklist of actors and workers studios should not hire, inserted moral clauses into actors' contracts, and published an informal list of suggested guidelines for film producers. When the Catholic Church formed its Legion of Decency and threatened nationwide boycotts of movies, Hays installed a more formal production code, called the Hays Code( later simply "The Code"), which became the virtual…
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The Story of the Heavens; New and Revised Edition
by Ball, Sir Robert
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London: Cassell and Co. Limited, 1905. Handsomely rebound in brown cloth, red labels with gilt lettering at spine. Very Good Plus, small prior owner name and date front end page, a bit of light foxing, tiny binder's stamp rear end page. Classic astronomy text, with "twenty-four coloured plates and numerous illustrations". . New and Revised Edition. Cloth. Very Good Plus/No Jacket. 8vo - over 7¾" - 9¾" tall.
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Etruscan Roman Remains in Popular Tradition , with Important Three Page ALS
by Leland, Charles Godfrey
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London: T. Fisher Unwin, 1892. The First Trade Edition, there was also a limited edition of 100 copies. Very Good in the original salmon cloth with black decorations to boards; title in red on front and spine, Unwin monogram likewise on rear. Color frontispiece. Spine darkened and red title dulled, 3" tear top edge half-title page, light foxing to end pages, period interesting bookplate front pastedown. From the collection of the Richard M. Dorson Memorial Library, Folklore Institute, Indiana University, the only library indicators being its stamp verso of frontispiece and blindstamp to title page. With RARE and important three page ALS tipped to front end page, sent from Leland at the Hotel Victoria, Florence, Italy, to Mr Sampson ( noted linguist John Sampson ), possiby dated 1899, with "99" after heading. "Dear Mr Sampson, I have written and sent you separately by this mail that which I contribute to our book." He then discusses his wishes for the Preface and Introduction…
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Comments of Abe Martin and His Neighbors
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Indianapolis, IN: Abe Martin Publishing Co. SIGNED AND INSCRIBED BY AUTHOR on title page - "To Hilton U. Brown from Kin, Christmas, 1923". Hilton U. Brown was a longtime newspaperman at the Indianapolis News, rising through the ranks from city editor to become general manager and vice-president. He was President Emeritus of the Board of Directors of Butler University, whose Hilton U. Brown Theatre bears his name. Book is Very Good, no date, circa 1920 given the author inscription, red paper-covered boards a bit lightened at spine ends, small stain rear board, in the SCARCE dust jacket, Very Good, chips at spine ends, edge wear, 3" tear at rear spine fold, small numbered label bottom of spine, prior owner names front cover. A great Hoosier State ASSOCIATION COPY. . SIGNED AND INSCRIBED BY AUTHOR. First Edition. Paper Covered Boards. Very Good/Very Good. 12mo - over 6¾" - 7¾" tall. Association Copy.
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Important Collection of Robert K. Merton Books and Offprints SIGNED AND INSCRIBED to a Colleague and Friend
by Robert K. Merton ( 1910-2003 )
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1946-1998: Various Publishers An important collection of 14 separately titled items, 7 books and 7 offprints, spanning the years 1946-1998, all SIGNED AND INSCRIBED by Robert K. Merton (RKM) to his former student, friend, colleague and noted sociologist Thomas Gieryn. Robert K. Merton is considered to be a founding father of modern sociology and the founder of the sociology of science. In 1994 he became the first sociologist awarded the National Medal of Science. His contributions to the field include such ideas as focus groups, role models, self-fulfilling and self-defeating prophecy, reference groups, and unintended consequences. He was himself a role model, inspirational teacher,mentor and friend to a whole generation of sociologists, as evidenced by these 14 inscriptions. Thomas Gieryn, Rudy Professor of Sociology Emeritus at Indiana University, studied under RKM at Columbia University. He is known for his concept of "boundary work" which has been cited more than 6300 times since its…
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An Exceptional Collection of Eleven Rupert Hughes Books, with SIGNED AND INSCRIBED Presentations to Will H. Hays, of Hollywood's "Hays Code " Fame
by Hughes, Rupert
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New York: Harpers, The Century Co., A.L Burt, Grosset & Dunlap , 1912. A wonderful collection of 11 Hollywood Association Copies. Rupert Hughes was the uncle of Howard Hughes and a prolific novelist, film director, and Oscar-nominated Hollywood screen writer. Will H. Hays managed Warren G. Hardings successful campaign for the Presidency of the U.S. and was subsequently appointed Postmaster General. After a year in that position, he resigned to become most famously known as the first President of Motion Picture Producers and Distributors of America (MPPDA), which under his guidance published a blacklist of actors and workers studios should not hire, inserted moral clauses into actors' contracts, and published an informal list of suggested guidelines for film producers. When the Catholic Church formed its Legion of Decency and threatened nationwide boycotts of movies, Hays installed a more formal production code, called the Hays Code( later simply "The Code"), which became the virtual…
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Marktech Optoelectronics Data Book
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Menands, NY, USA: Marktech International, Corp., 8888. 9840 20M : Circa late 80's-90's, Very Good condition Softcover Quarto, no date anywhere in this book, 1st edition presumed. Light edgewear of the wraps. Interior unmarked and tight.. 1st Edition. Paperback. Very Good. 4to - over 9" - 12" tall. Book.
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The Treasure Of Sierra Madre
by Traven, B
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Traven, B. : The Treasure Of Sierra Madre. 1994 THORNDIKE PRESS LARGE-PRINT EDITION. Thorndike, Maine. EXLIB. Good/ No DJ if issued. ISBN0786201002. 533 pages. 5 ¾ X 8 ¾. Summary: "The story of three American adventurers who search for a lost gold mine in the mountains of Mexico. A tale of 'gold fever' and desperate greed." Basis for the Humphrey Bogart, John Houston film of the same name.
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The Sky and the Forest
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C.S. Forester: The Sky and the Forest. Little, Brown and Company, Boston. Stated First Edition First Printing Thus August, 1948. Cover price $2.75. Used. VG BOOK/VG UNCLIPPED DUST JACKET. A story of a central Africa. By C.S. Forester, author of the Admiral Hornblower series.
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A Beginner's Guide to True BASIC to Accompany Exploring Macintosh: Concepts in Visually Oriented Computing
by Abitabile, John; Abernethy, K
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NY: J. Wiley. Poor; Covers heavily creased and water-damaged with portions of lift-off . on front cover, water stains at outer margins of text, some highlighting. . Large tear across front cover appears to have been glued with some . yellowish adhesive.. 1989. Softcover. 0471500798 . A scarce copy of this early Macintosh computer programming manual that unfortunately looks as if Homer Simpson used it as a coaster next to his nuclear plant computer keyboard. ; 4to 11" - 13" tall; 259 pages .
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LUNAR IMPACT: A HISTORY OF PROJECT RANGER
by Hall, R. Cargill
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Washington D.C.: National Aeronautics and Space Administration. Very Good. 1977. Trade Paperback. Book is in VG condition with light rubbing to edges, mild offsetting to front cove & spiner, light creasing to front cover, mild soiling to covers else a bright and solid copy.; 8vo - over 7¾" - 9¾" tall .
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Lucky You, What Science Has Done For Us
by Leaf, Munro
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Lucky You: What Science Has Done For Us J.B. Lippincott Stated First Edition. SCIENCE. Artfully illustrated by MUNRO LEAF. Good EXLIB in a Good unclipped $2.25 orig. price dust jacket. Last page states: 152 4.
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Murder for Christmas (A Midnite Mystery)
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Murder for Christmas, a Poirot Story by Agatha Christie (1944 Midnite Mystery) COPYRIGHT BY AGATHA CHRISTIE MALLOWAN: "It is Christmas Eve, and elderly Simeon Lee is found violently murdered in his locked office. The police are immediately called, but of course nobody has a clue until Hercule Poirot arrives..." USED. 1944 Books inc. Midnite Mystery. Copyright 1938 - 1939 Agatha Christie Mallowan. Good+/ No DJ. Black boards with gold titling on spine. Titles gilting is still nice Scarce.
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Lahey Personal Fortran Toolkit Reference Manual : Revision B
by Editors
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Incline Village, NV, USA: Lahey Computer Systems, Inc., 1990. Very Good Minus condition Stapled Softcover Octavo, 1990, Revision B, June 1990. Edgewear of wraps, with creases along spine edge. Interior unmarked and tight.. 3rd Edition. Paperback. Very Good -. 8vo - over 7" - 9" tall. Book.
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Lahey Blackbeard Editor Reference Manual : Revision A 1990
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Incline Village, NV, USA: Lahey Computer Systems, Inc., 1990. Good condition Spiral Bound Softcover Octavo, Revision A, June 1990. Edgewear of wraps, with creasing at fold-over rear flap. Interior unmarked and solid.. 2nd Edition. Paperback. Good. 8vo - over 7" - 9" tall. Book.
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Advanced Materials III, Proceedings of the Special Symposium on Advanced Materials, High Tech Materials, 1991, Nagoya Japan
by Imura, Toru and Hiroshi Fujita [eds]
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Joint Committee for Advanced Materials Research, 1992. Book. Very Good. Hardcover. 4to - over 9¾" - 12" tall. blue cloth with gilt titles and decorations. corner bump.197pp..
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