One Hundred Books Famous in Science by HORBLIT, Harrison - 1964

New York: The Grolier Club, 1964 4to (28.5 cm), [10], 451 pp. Printed in red and black. Publisher's cloth gilt, top edge gilt (minor shelf-wear). The catalog for the 1958 exhibition, "One Hundred Books Famous In Science," hosted at the Grolier Club in New York, features a selection of pivotal books in the history of science. The items described and depicted herein represent "key" works, though it is acknowledged that they do not encompass the entirety of significant works within the field. Instead, these selections should be seen as prominent guideposts directing attention to diverse branches of scientific growth and development. Each branch constitutes a captivating and vital chronicle, offering a rich landscape for exploration and focused study by scholars and collectors alike. The entries within the catalog are organized alphabetically by the author's name. In some instances, additional books or papers accompany the entries, serving to amplify or complete the… Read More

New York, The Grolier Club. 1964. Original publisher's dark blue cloth spine with gilt lettering, light-blue cloth covered boards, top edge gilt, thick large 4to: [viij], 450pp., [ij], 100 books described with notes & references, ca. 300 page-large facsimiles mostly of title-pages, alphabetical index by author, chronological index by date printed, references. Very fine copy in very firm blue cloth & gray paper-covered slipcase., Printed in 1000 copies.

The Grolier Club, 1/1/1964. Hardcover. Very Good. 4to. Hardcover. No slip case. Limited edition. Top edge gilt. GOod binding and cover. Shelfwear. Scattered foxing throughout, more pronounced to first quarter of book. Faint foxing to page ends. This is an oversized or heavy book, that requires additional postage for international delivery outside the US.

Grolier Club. Collectible - Very Good. New York: Grolier Club, 1964. 4to. 449pp. Illus., facsimiles. Limited to 1,000 copies. Very Good book. Near Very Good slipcase. Slipcase slightly soiled and rubbed. Spine ends slightly worn. Text in English, but facsimile pages are in various languages. Inquire if you need further information.

Facsimiles. 449 pp. Small folio, orig. cloth, t.e.g., slipcase. New York: The Grolier Club, 1964. Limited to 1000 copies. Fine copy.