The Human Body: Its Structure and Operation. First Paperback Printing
by Asimov, Isaac
- Used
- very good
- Paperback
- first
- Condition
- Very Good
- Seller
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Baldwinsville, New York, United States
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About This Item
New York: Signet Science Library Books, 1964. First Paperback Edition 1st Printing. Soft cover. Very Good. 12mo - over 6¾ - 7¾" tall. First Paperback Printing, stated. See scans. New York: Signet Science Library Books, February 1964. Stated First Printing of the first paperback edition (see scan). 12mo, illustrated wraps by Anthony Ravielli, vii + 320 pp. Very Good; moderate rubbing and dust at covers, light creasing at spine. See scans. A collectible copy of a very early first paperback edition title from one of the most productive writers in American history, science fiction and popular science specialist Isaac Asimov (Isaak Yudovich Ozimov). Trivia: his actual birthday is unknown, and his surname is believed to have come from a Russian/Belarussian word for "winter crops". There will be a quiz. L-51n
Synopsis
Isaac Asimov authored over 400 books in a career that lasted nearly 50 years. As a leading scientific writer, historian, and futurist, he covered a variety of subjects ranging from mathematics to humor, and won numerous awards for his work.
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Details
- Bookseller
- Singularity Rare & Fine (US)
- Bookseller's Inventory #
- 011035
- Title
- The Human Body: Its Structure and Operation. First Paperback Printing
- Author
- Asimov, Isaac
- Format/Binding
- Soft cover
- Book Condition
- Used - Very Good
- Quantity Available
- 1
- Edition
- First Paperback Edition 1st Printing
- Binding
- Paperback
- Publisher
- Signet Science Library Books
- Place of Publication
- New York
- Date Published
- 1964
- Pages
- 320
- Size
- 12mo - over 6¾ - 7¾
- Keywords
- Anatomy & Physiology, Biochemistry, Human Anatomy & Physiology
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Glossary
Some terminology that may be used in this description includes:
- Spine
- The outer portion of a book which covers the actual binding. The spine usually faces outward when a book is placed on a shelf....
- Rubbing
- Abrasion or wear to the surface. Usually used in reference to a book's boards or dust-jacket.
- 12mo
- A duodecimo is a book approximately 7 by 4.5 inches in size, or similar in size to a contemporary mass market paperback. Also...