SKETCH OF THE LIFE AND CONTRIBUTIONS TO SCIENCE OF PROF. JOSEPH HENRY, LL.D., Secretary of the Smithsonian Institution
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- Good
- Paperback
- Condition
- Good
- Seller
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Princeton, New Jersey, United States
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About This Item
Biographical sketch of Joseph Henry (December 17, 1797-May 13, 1878), an American scientist who served as the first Secretary of the Smithsonian Institution. During his lifetime, he was considered one of the greatest American scientists since Benjamin Franklin. 10 pp. No date. Plain cream wrappers. Written in pen on front cover: "Henry, Joseph, Sketch of Life and contributions to Science". Mildly soiled covers. ex.mus. stamp and numbers on front cover. 1/4" tear at base of spine. 1" tear on back cover, close to spine otherwise covers are Very Good. Interior is tight, clean and Very Good+. . Wraps. Good. Size: Approx. 5 3/4" x 9". Biography.
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- Bookseller
- Bee Creek Books (US)
- Bookseller's Inventory #
- 005028
- Title
- SKETCH OF THE LIFE AND CONTRIBUTIONS TO SCIENCE OF PROF. JOSEPH HENRY, LL.D., Secretary of the Smithsonian Institution
- Format/Binding
- Paperback
- Book Condition
- Used - Good
- Keywords
- Smithsonian Institution, Biography, Joseph Henry
- Bookseller catalogs
- Famous Americans; Smithsonian Institute;
- Size
- Size: Approx. 5 3/4" x 9"
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About the Seller
Bee Creek Books
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Princeton, New Jersey
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- Soiled
- Generally refers to minor discoloration or staining.
- Good+
- A term used to denote a condition a slight grade better than Good.
- Spine
- The outer portion of a book which covers the actual binding. The spine usually faces outward when a book is placed on a shelf....
- Tight
- Used to mean that the binding of a book has not been overly loosened by frequent use.
- Wrappers
- The paper covering on the outside of a paperback. Also see the entry for pictorial wraps, color illustrated coverings for...