Egg and Sperm Race - the Seventeenth-Century Scientists Who Unravelled the Secrets Of Sex, Life and Growth

Free Press, London, 2006. First Edition. Hardcover. Very Good Condition/Very Good. First impression. Size: 8vo <9 3/4". xvi + 333pp. Internally clean. Binding firm, spine cocked. Dust Jacket slightly creased. Edges browned. Corners bumped. Illustrated. Quantity Available: 1. Shipped Weight: Under 1 kilogram. Category: Natural History & Resources; Renaissance 16thc to 17thc; Science & Technology.… Read more about this item

The story of how we discovered the decisive components of the complex chain of reproduction - the existence of spermatozoa and of the human egg and the key processes involved in the development of the embryo. Scientists also realised that human conception is merely one example of reproduction and development of life. 333 pages with about 35 illustrations. Book in… Read more about this item

Simon & Schuster, London, 2006. First Edition. Hardcover. As New/As New. Hardcover. *** PUBLISHING DETAILS: Simon & Schuster, London, 2006. First Edition. *** CONDITION: The book itself is in as new condition and comes in as new dust jacket. More specifically: Boards have no wear, rubbing or soiling. Dust jacket is in excellent condtion. .… Read more about this item

Free Press, London, 2006. First Edition. Paperback. Very Good Condition/Very Good. ex-library copy surprisingly in very good condition, inc. photos, notes, bibliography, index, minimal shelf wear, dust jacket not price clipped, in protective cover. Size: Octavo. 352 pages. Quantity Available: 1. Shipped Weight: Under 1 kilogram. Category: Science & Technology; Medical Books; ISBN:… Read more about this item

London: Free Press. Very Good+ in Very Good+ dust jacket; Yellowed paper. 2006. First Edition. Hardcover. 0743276094 . Index, chronology. "sheds light on our very nature - what makes us, and how little we still know about one of the greatest miracles of Nature. "550gms weight; B&W Illustrations; 8vo 8" - 9" tall; 338 pages .

Paperback. Very Good.

Simon & Schuster, Limited. Used - Very Good. Used book that is in excellent condition. May show signs of wear or have minor defects.

hardcover. Good. Access codes and supplements are not guaranteed with used items. May be an ex-library book.