New York: The Viking Press, 1952. Chesley Bonestell. First Edition, First Printing. Hardcover. 8 1/4 X 11 Inches. 147 PP. “Across the Space Frontier,” is a landmark anthology that gathered the most forward-thinking aerospace experts of its day—including Wernher von Braun, Willy Ley, and Heinz Haber—to outline technically credible visions..... More
Cambridge, MA: Harvard University Press, 1970. First American Edition. Hardcover. 6 1/8 X 9 Inches. 288 PP. Stated "First Published 1970" on the copyright page. Original price of $16.00 intact on front flap. Light rubbing and wear to DJ edges and folds. A very attractive copy overall. "In this major..... More
Philadelphia: F.A. Davis Company, 1929. First Edition, First Printing. Hardcover. 6 1/4 X 9 1/4 Inches. 539 PP. Inscribed by Dr. Quigley, a pioneer in cancer reasearch and the use of radium in the field of oncology. Signed, "Presented to Peggy / With the compliments of the author, D.D.T. Quigley"..... More
![Item #8021 Instructions for Obtaining Patents [1868]. John VAN SANTVOORD](https://backintimerarebooks.cdn.bibliopolis.com/pictures/8021.jpg?width=320&height=427&fit=bounds&auto=webp&v=1738275846)
New York: Van Santvoord & Hauff, 1868. First Edition. Original wraps. 3 1/4 X 4 3/4 Inches. 30 PP. Original 30 page guide to obtaining patents from the law firm in New York who represented William Steinway and George Westinghouse among others. Original blue printed wraps. A very scarce advertising..... More
![Item #7892 How to Stop Stammering: A Treatise on the Science and Art of Correct Speaking [1921]....](https://backintimerarebooks.cdn.bibliopolis.com/pictures/7892.jpg?width=320&height=427&fit=bounds&auto=webp&v=1732215112)
Chicago, IL: Hatfield Institute, 1921. Early Edition. Original wraps. 5 1/4 X 7 3/4 Inches. 64 PP. Original blue stapled wraps. One of the early editions of this manual from M.L. Hatfield and his Institute for Stammerers, based in Chicago. Hatfield, a WWI veteran and stammerer himself, treated his patients..... More
Various: Philosophical Library; et al. First Edition. Original wraps. "I think I've reached the point that I'm convinced enough of the reality of the ET presence and I'm not going to deny it and shy away from it.... It is time to open this up to the public." - Edgar..... More
New York: Doubleday, Page & Company, 1906. First Edition. Cloth. 6 X 9 Inches. 505 PP. Signed and inscribed by Iles to the Washington Memorial Library (Valley Forge) directly on the ffep. Original illustrated green cloth binding. Profusely illustrated mini-histories of inventions and inventors from Alexander Graham Bell to Bi-Focal..... More
Los Angeles: Forbush Publishing, 1931. First Edition, First Printing. Cloth. 8 3/8 X 11 1/4 Inches. 87 PP. Original black cloth boards with gilt title to front cover. Signed and inscribed by the author in the month of publication. VERY scarce front panel of original jacket taped to rear pastedown..... More
8 X 10 Inches. Promotional 8 X 10 photograph of the "schematic" picture of the the AIDS virus used by Dr. Robert Gallo to answer his autograph requests. Signed in black sharpie marker at top of photograph. More
Washington DC: Government Printing Office, 1964. First Edition. Original wraps. 5 7/8 X 9 1/8 Inches. 387 PP. THE FIRST SURGEON GENERAL REPORT ON THE DANGERS OF SMOKING AND THE LINK BETWEEN CIGARETTES AND CANCER! The 1964 Surgeon General's Report on Smoking and Health reviewed, researched and subsequently established the..... More
Atlanta, GA: Turner Publishing Inc., 1994. Early Edition. Hardcover. 6 1/4 X 9 1/4 Inches. 383 PP. Signed and inscribed by Alan Shepard directly on the title-page. Signed "To Hans Hosenthien, Member of the Team" in the hand of Shepard. Original price of $21.95 intact on front flap of DJ..... More
Norwalk, CT: The Easton Press, 1991. Limited Edition. Leather bound. 7 1/2 X 10 1/2 Inches. Original black leather with 22 KT gold trim and decoration to covers and spine. Four raised hubs to spine. AEG. Sealed in original publisher wrap (never opened). More
New York: Twayne Publishers, 1992. First Edition, First Printing. Hardcover. 6 1/4 X 9 1/2 Inches. 172 PP. First printing with complete number line to the "1" on the copyright page. Interesting look at modern epidemics and their influences on culture and literature. The book not only brings to light..... More
Philadelphia: Chilton Book Company, 1965. First Edition, First Printing. Hardcover. 5 1/2 X 8 1/4 Inches. 323 PP. Stated "First Edition" with original price of $4.95 intact on front flap. Signed and inscribed to Frederik Pohl on the half title-page. A few red ink page numbers on the front flap..... More
New York: Bantam Books, 1989. First Edition, First Printing. Hardcover. 6 1/4 X 9 1/2 Inches. 312 PP. Signed by Edwin "Buzz" Aldrin directly on the half title-page. First printing copy with full and complete numberline to the "1" on the copyright page. Original price of $19.95 intact on front..... More
Dusseldorf: VDI-Verlag, 1961. Limited Edition. Leather bound. 8 1/2 X 13 3/4 Inches. 564 PP. Twelve books on mining and metallurgy in which the offices, instruments, machines and all things that belong to mining and metallurgy... As well as his book about the creatures underground. Translated and edited by Carl..... More
New York: Bantam Books, 1988. First Edition. Hardcover. 6 1/4 X 9 1/4 Inches. 198 Pages. Full numberline from "0" to "1" on the copyright page. Original price of $18.95 intact on the front flap of the jacket. Boards a bit smudged. Second state of this book in the blue..... More
Emmaus, PA: Rodale Press, 1983. First Edition, First Printing. Hardcover. 7 1/2 X 9 1/4 Inches. 328 PP. First printing with complete number line to the "1" on the copyright page. Original price of $29.95 intact. Light wear to DJ edges and folds. Illustrated with numerous architectural plans and diagrams..... More
Washington DC: National Aeronautics and Space Administration, 1967. First Edition. Original wraps. 5 3/4 X 9 Inches. 142 PP. First printing in the original light green wraps. Forward by Oran W. Nicks, Director - Lunar and Planetary Programs. Light scuffing to covers. More
Washington DC: National Aeronautics and Space Administration, 1984. First Edition, First Printing. Original wraps. 6 5/8 X 9 3/4 Inches. 535 PP. First printing of NASA Publication SP-4212. Part of the NASA History Series. Illustrated throughout. Light wear to edges and spine. Covers a bit scuffed. A nice copy overall..... More
London: A.P. Blundell, Taylor & Co., 1886. First Edition, First Printing. Original wraps. 5 1/16 X 8 1/8 Inches. 28 PP. Extremely scarce original first edition signed and inscribed by controversial chemist William Odling on the front cover. Odling, an English chemist, was one of a few responsible for the..... More
Boston: Privately Printed, 1851. Early Edition. Hardcover. 9 1/4 X 11 3/4 Inches. 48 PP. Original black cloth with gilt title to front cover. On the dedication page presented to "Joseph B. Felt, Esq. May 1851". Slightly rubbed and bumped at extremities. More
New York: Quercus / Hachette, 2015. First Edition. Hardcover. 10 1/8 X 11 3/4 Inches. 224 PP. First edition with full and complete number line to the "1" on the copyright page. Original price of $29.99 intact on front flap. More
New York: Paul B. Hoeber, 1929. First American Edition. Hardcover. 7 X 10 1/8 Inches. 401 PP. Early pioneer in biochemistry and mental illness studies. Original blue cloth binding with gilt title stamping to cover and spine. Ex-library with usual marks. Binding a bit loose. A scarce book. More
New York: International Universities Press Inc., 1965. First Edition. Hardcover. 6 1/4 X 9 1/2 Inches. 592 PP. First edition of this book from noted Freudian defender and prolific author K.R. Eissler. Foxing to gutters. Price-clipped. Hint of scuffing to DJ covers with a small chip to crown of spine..... More