The Lost World Of James Smithson Science, Revolution, and The Birth Of the Smithsonian

First edition, first printing hardcover, which is in fine condition. Please see photos. Seller will carefully wrap book in bubble wrap, box it, and ship it with tracking. n 1836 the United States government received a strange and unprecedented gift―a half-million dollar bequest to establish a foundation in Washington "for the increase and diffusion of knowledge among men." The Smithsonian… Read more about this item

Fine in Near Fine dust jacket. First Edition. Hardcover; First Printing. ...; ...; Hardcover. Bloomsbury USA, 2007. 1st Edition/1st Printing. Fine Book in Near Fine Dust Jacket. Price Intact. Light shelf wear to Jacket. Overall, a clean and tight copy. . Bubble wrapped and shipped promptly in a box. .

New York: Bloomsbury Publishing. 2007. First Edition; First Printing. Hardcover. Very Good+ in a Very Good+ dust jacket. One small chip at top of spine. ; 8vo 8" - 9" tall .

[New York]: Bloomsbury 2007. Hardcover. 1596910291 . First US edition. This copy has been inscribed, signed and dated in the year of issue ["April 2007"] by the author on the title page. 432+ pages, illustrated [including maps], appendix: genealogy chart, notes, picture credits, acknowledgments, index. Near Fine copy very light spine end bumping in fine jacket. See photos clphE

London: Bloomsbury, 2007. x, 432pp, index, notes, family tree, bw & col ills. Or boards in jacket. Light foxing to top edge. The Smithsonian, the largest museum and research complex in the world, owes its exitence to James Smithson-an Englishman who never set foot in the United Staes and who has remained a shadowy figure for more than 150 years.… Read more about this item

New York.: Bloomsbury., 2007.. First edition. Full number line. . Gilt decorated hard cover. . Fine copy in fine dust jacket (in mylar). . Octavo. . Illustrated in black, white and color. Important reference work. Very scarce in this condition.

Fine in Near Fine dust jacket. First Edition. Hardcover; First Printing. ...; ...; . . Hardcover. Bloomsbury USA, 2007. 1st Edition/1st Printing. Fine Book in Near Fine Dust Jacket. Price Intact. Light shelf wear to Jacket. Overall, a clean and tight copy. . Bubble wrapped and shipped promptly in a box. .

Fine in Fine dust jacket. First Edition. Hardcover; First Printing. ...; ...; Hardcover. Overall, a clean and tight copy. Additionally, Dust Jacket protected with a new clear archival cover. Bloomsbury USA, 2007. 1st Edition/1st Printing. Fine Book in Fine Dust Jacket. Price Intact. Book wrapped in bubble wrap. Media mail delivered in a box, Priority in a… Read more about this item