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Description
1942 International Copyright Union, 26th edition. Cover is heavily worn with scuffs, creases, fading, bending, and circular indents. Spine is rippled and faded. Cover is worn along corners/edges/spine. Name written inside. Inside pages have some staining but text is still completely readable. Some pages are bent. Outside page edges are stained and worn. Binding is secure.
This well-worn 26th edition of the “Handbook of Chemistry and Physics” offers a glimpse into the scientific landscape of the early 1940s. Published during World War II, this reference work would have been an essential resource for chemists and physicists working on wartime research and development. Despite its battered exterior, the text remains legible, a testament to the durability of this venerable publication. Collectors will appreciate the historical significance of this edition, which predates the atomic age and captures the state of scientific knowledge just before the dawn of the nuclear era. Readers will find a wealth of data on chemical elements, compounds, and physical constants, providing insight into the foundations upon which modern chemistry and physics were built. This copy’s provenance, with a name inscribed inside, adds a personal touch and invites speculation about its journey through the decades.
