Lot 216
[Science, Medicine & Mathematics] Group of Four Atomic Age Publications, 1946-57
Sale 2107 - Collections of an Only Child: Seventy Years a Bibliophile, the Library of Justin G. Schiller
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[Science, Medicine & Mathematics] Group of Four Atomic Age Publications
1. Blackett, P.M.S.
The Atom and The Charter
(London: The Hereford Times, 1946). 8vo. (12) pp. Limp printed color wrappers.
2. Potter, Robert D.
The Atomic Revolution
New York: Robert M. McBride & Company, (1946). First edition. 4to. 165 pp. Illustrated with black and white photographs. Cover art by Arthur Politzer. Pictorial paper-covered boards, extremities and spine worn, corners bumped.
3. The Protection of workers from Radiation Hazards in atomic energy plants and other establishments using radioactive substances
London: Labour Research Department. 1948. 8vo. 21 pp. Limp printed wrappers, lightly soiled. Foreword by Sir Ernest Rock Carling.
4. Davies, Harold
Death Stands at Attention...
(London: Housemans, for the author. 1957). 8vo. 15 pp. Stiff printed color wrappers.
Group of four works published during the Atomic Era, some warning against the dangers of Atomic energy use, while others provide history or background on its development.
This lot is located in Philadelphia.
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From the collection of Justin G. Schiller
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