Reason and Revolution: Extraordinary Works from a Distinguished Private Collection. Part 1

Reason and Revolution: Extraordinary Works from a Distinguished Private Collection. Part 1

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Smyth, Henry D. | A General Account of the Development of Methods of Using Atomic Energy for Military Purposes ..., London, 1945

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Smyth, Henry D.

A General Account of the Development of Methods of Using Atomic Energy for Military Purposes Under the Auspices of the United States Government, 1940-45. London: His Majesty’s Stationery Office, 1945


First English edition.


8vo (242 x 150 mm). One or two stray spots. Original wrappers printed in blue and black with Great Seal of the United States; some spotting and soiling, old folds, corners a bit rounded. 


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H.A. Kramers (signature to front wrapper)

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