Verlag: Cambridge University Press, Cambridge, 1938
Anbieter: Raptis Rare Books, Palm Beach, FL, USA
Erstausgabe Signiert
First edition of this classic work, which traces the development of ideas in physics. Octavo, original blue cloth. Presentation copy, inscribed by the author in the year of publication on the second free endpaper, "For David Stern Albert Einstein 1938." Fine in a near dust jacket with a few small closed tears. Trade editions signed by Einstein are scarce. Upon publication The Saturday Review of Literature praised Evolution of Physics as "masterly Einstein and Infeld's book should do much to spread an understanding and appreciation one of the great dramas in the evolution of human thought.".
Verlag: Simon and Schuster, New York, 1951
Anbieter: Raptis Rare Books, Palm Beach, FL, USA
Erstausgabe Signiert
Later printingÂof this classic work, which traces the development of ideas in physics. Octavo, original blue cloth. Boldly signed by both authors on the front free endpaper, "A. Einstein. 53" and "L. Infeld 1958." Near fine in a very good dust jacket. We have never seen another example signed by both authors. Rare and desirable. Upon publication The Saturday Review of Literature praised Evolution of Physics as "masterly Einstein and Infeld's book should do much to spread an understanding and appreciation one of the great dramas in the evolution of human thought.".
Verlag: Simon and Schuster, New York, 1938
Anbieter: Evening Star Books, ABAA/ILAB, Madison, WI, USA
Erstausgabe
Hardcover. Zustand: Very Good+. Zustand des Schutzumschlags: Good+. First American edition. 8vo. [2], v-vi, [2], ix-x, [2], 3-319, [5] pp. Blue cloth with gold lettering on the spine and a gold decoration on the front board; navy topstain. Price of $2.50 on the front flap of the dust jacket. Illustrated by three plates and several in-text diagrams. Includes a business reply card from Simon and Schuster, asking the reader to submit their comments on the book. Boni 235. Christie's The History of Quantum Physics and the Theory of Relativity: The Harvey Plotnick Library, 101. A scientific history for a casual reader, intended to explain the history of the evolution of famous theories in physics. Einstein and Infeld begin with the "Mechanical View" of the physical universe, the work done by Galileo and Newton, and the subsequent challenges to their work by modern physicists. The authors devote a section to the decline of the mechanical view, and proceed to explain their work on Relativity and Quanta. Einstein was famous for writing books intended to educate the public on his work and on the history of science. This volume is an example of his noble goal in making physics accessible to all readers. A Very Good+ book with a name and date of 1938 on the free front endpaper and toning to the endpapers and pastedowns; dust jacket is Good or better with notable edge wear, resulting in minor loss to the spine panel and folds.
Verlag: Simon and Schuster, New York, 1938
Anbieter: Burnside Rare Books, ABAA, Portland, OR, USA
Erstausgabe
Hardcover. Zustand: Very Good. First Edition. First edition, first printing. Previous owner signature of Albert K. Chapman to front free end paper. Chapman served as the president of the Eastman Kodak Company from 1952-1960, then as chairman until he retired in 1967.Publisher's navy blue cloth binding, stamped in gilt. Near Fine with a small scuff to front cover. In a Very Good dust jacket with price intact, moderate rubbing and edge wear, and a slightly toned spine panel.