Man the unknown. Inscribed copy
by Carrel, Alexis
- Used
- Condition
- See description
- Seller
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Novato, California, United States
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About This Item
Carrel, Alexis (1873-1944). Man, the unknown. xv, [3], 346pp. New York and London: Harper & Brothers, 1935. 218 x 147 mm. Original cloth stamped in gilt and blind, inner front hinge cracked, slight edgewear. Very good. Presentation Copy, inscribed by Carrel on the half-title to Joseph Pirozzi: "To Mr Joseph Pirozzi with kindest regards from Alexis Carrel May 20, 1936."
Fifteenth printing of Carrel's best-selling book setting out his plan to improve human society through the use of eugenics and selective euthanasia. Inscribed books by Carrel are rare on the market.
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- Bookseller
- Jeremy Norman & Co., Inc. (US)
- Bookseller's Inventory #
- 48903
- Title
- Man the unknown. Inscribed copy
- Author
- Carrel, Alexis
- Book Condition
- Used
- Quantity Available
- 1
- Publisher
- Harper & Bros
- Place of Publication
- New York
- Date Published
- 1935
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- Cloth
- "Cloth-bound" generally refers to a hardcover book with cloth covering the outside of the book covers. The cloth is stretched...
- Inscribed
- When a book is described as being inscribed, it indicates that a short note written by the author or a previous owner has been...
- Cracked
- In reference to a hinge or a book's binding, means that the glue which holds the opposing leaves has allowed them to separate,...
- Gilt
- The decorative application of gold or gold coloring to a portion of a book on the spine, edges of the text block, or an inlay in...
- Hinge
- The portion of the book closest to the spine that allows the book to be opened and closed.