London: John Murray (Publishers), 1921. 1st Edition. Black Cloth. Very Good Minus/N/a. 8vo - over 7Â¾" - 9Â¾" Large. No Illustrations. xxiiipp; 430pp ; 6pp of advertisements. First edition copy of Viscount Haldanes' best known work which deals with the philosophical implications of the theory of relativity. Bound in black cloth with some fading to the spine. The head and tail of the spine are a little bumped and there are light bumps to the edges of all four corners. Foxing to the end papers and lightly to the half title page and to the last two index pages. Light splitting to the front and rear inner hinges - though the boards remain firmly attached. Textblock is clean and tight. A very good minus copy.

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Bookseller: Trumpington Fine Books Limited (GB)
Bookseller's Inventory #: 226221
Title: The Reign of Relativity
Author: Haldane, Viscount
Illustrator: No Illustrations
Format/Binding: Black Cloth
Book Condition: Used - Very Good Minus
Jacket Condition: N/a
Quantity Available: 1
Edition: 1st Edition
Binding: Hardcover
Publisher: John Murray (Publishers)
Place of Publication: London
Date Published: 1921
Size: 8vo - over 7Â¾"
Weight: 0.00 lbs

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