History of The SMITHSONIAN MUSEUM, Washington DC!!
SMITHSONIAN SCIENTIFIC SERIES!
Complete in 12 volumes.
Calvin Coolidge Memorial Edition!
SIGNED & LIMITED!
Limited to only 1000 sets of which this is #973.
Genuine original signature of the Secretary of the Smithsonian, as stated on the limitation page.
Copiously illustrated with full page plates.
Bound in full moroccan leather bindings!
Full Leather bindings, such as these, were very costly to produce, and are very desirable!
This is a gorgeous set, and displays beautifully!
White-colored leather bindings are uncommon!
This set would add a nice variety to any antiquarian library!
These are large and very heavy books!
These books measure 9.5 INCHES TALL!! tall!
Extensive ornate gilding along spine and covers!
Gilt crest on boards, reading:
"For the Increase and Diffusion of Knowledge Among Men. Smithsonian Institution. Washington 1846."
Top edge gilded!
Marbled end-paper!
Complete in 12 volumes.
Published by Smithsonian Institution Series, Inc., New York. 1934.
Very Good/Near MINT+ & UNREAD condition!
These are still tightly bound & try to close when opened!
Hinges are all exceptionally fresh and fully attached!!
Pages are still UNCUT, therefore this set appears unread!!
Printed on high quality, rag-style paper!
Wide margins.
Leather is very supple and fresh.
Hinges fully attached and sound.
Some light general rubbing. Minor foxing. No writing or signs of previous ownership.
Edited by Charles Greeley Abbot, D.Sc.
Contains a bound Certificate that "Certifies that the Calvin Coolidge Memorial Edition of the Smithsonian Scientific Series Limited to only 1000 Copies has been prepared by the Officers and Scholars of the Smithsonian Institution for the diffusion of knowledge and the increase of its financial endowment for scientific research. Each copy is registered in the name of the owner in the records of the Smithsonian Institution at Washington, D.C. Genuine original signature." This copy is No. 973. Also includes a forward and a preface. An extensive library of scientific literature coupled with Smithsonian history, 'for the increase and diffusion of knowledge among men'. A gorgeous collection. (This is an important piece of Americana Washington DC United States America and Washington DCiana)
Titles:
Vol. 1 Smithsonian Institution
Vol. 2 The Sun and the Welfare of Man
Vol. 3 Minerals From Earth and Sky
Vol. 4 North American Indians
Vol. 5 Insects, Their Ways and Means of Living
Vol. 6 Wild Animals in and out of the Zoo
Vol. 7 Man From the Farthest past
Vol. 8 Cold-Blooded Vertebrates
Vol. 9 Warm-Blooded Vertebrates
Vol. 10 Shelled Invertebrates
Vol. 11 Old and New Plant Lore
Vol. 12 Great Inventions
COMPLETE in 12-Volumes!
This would make an excellent gift and/or addition to any library. Antiquarian books make a great investment, are only going up in value, and are sure to increase the aura of any room or office!
We will pack very securely to ensure safe arrival at your doorstep. All books are individually wrapped and professionally padded. We double wrap and will leave plenty of space between this purchase and the walls of the box. We fill this space with plenty of padding.
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