Crucibles. The lives and achievements of the great chemists. With plates

Jaffe, Bernard (1896-1986)

1931, First Edition. London : Jarrolds. Very good copy in the original gilt-blocked cloth. Spine bands and panel edges somewhat rubbed and dust-toned as with age. Remains quite well-preserved overall; tight, bright, clean and strong. Item #227716

Physical description: 318 pages : illustrations ; 24 cm. Notes: Winner of the international $7,500 Francis Bacon Award for The Humanizing of Knowledge. Includes index. Bibliography: p. 297-308. Summary: Includes Marie Curie, p.205-223. Subject: Chemists. Chemistry - history. Chemists - Biography. Chemists - biographies - collections. Genre: Illustrated, text. Series: Brief biographies.

Price: €25.00