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The Behavior of Organisms: An Experimental Analysis
by Skinner, B. F
- Used
- near fine
- Signed
- first
- Condition
- Near Fine/Near Fine
- Seller
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Portland, Oregon, United States
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About This Item
New York: D. Appleton-Century Company, 1938. First Edition. Near Fine/Near Fine. First edition, first printing denoted by "I" on last page of text. Signed by B.F. Skinner on the title page. Bound in publisher's original black cloth with titles blocked in blind on the upper board and stamped in gilt on the spine. Near Fine with light rubbing to cloth at edges, three small stains to rear cover, spine gilt slightly dulled. Pages toned and lower corners of early pages bumped. Former owner name Mungo Miller to front free endpaper, most likely the research scientist who published a paper entitled "Observation of Initial Visual Experience in Rats" in a 1948 issue of The Journal of Psychology. In a Near Fine unclipped dust jacket with light edge wear, spine toned and lightly worn at the crown. The psychologist's first book, a milestone in the experimental analysis of behavior. Signed copies are incredibly scarce.
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- Bookseller
- Burnside Rare Books, ABAA
(US)
- Bookseller's Inventory #
- 140942166
- Title
- The Behavior of Organisms: An Experimental Analysis
- Author
- Skinner, B. F
- Book Condition
- Used - Near Fine
- Jacket Condition
- Near Fine
- Quantity Available
- 1
- Edition
- First Edition
- Publisher
- D. Appleton-Century Company
- Place of Publication
- New York
- Date Published
- 1938
- Weight
- 0.00 lbs
Terms of Sale
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About the Seller
Burnside Rare Books, ABAA
Biblio member since 2010
Portland, Oregon
About Burnside Rare Books, ABAA
Burnside Rare Books specializes in literary first editions and works of cultural and historic significance. We are located in Portland, Oregon and welcome visitors by appointment.
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- First Edition
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- Spine
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- Rubbing
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- Edges
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- Fine
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- Jacket
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- Gilt
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- Cloth
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- Title Page
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