ISBN: 9780690434132 - imagination's other place: poems of science and mathematics (5 Ergebnisse)

Hardcover. Zustand: Fair. With dust jacket. The item might be beaten up but readable. May contain markings or highlighting, as well as stains, bent corners, or any other major defect, but the text is not obscured in any way. Leighton, Clare (illustrator).

Zustand: good. Fast Free Shipping â" Good condition. It may show normal signs of use, such as light writing, highlighting, or library markings, but all pages are intact and the book is fully readable. A solid, complete copy that's ready to enjoy. Leighton, Clare (illustrator).

Hardcover. Zustand: Collectible - Good. Crowell, 1955. Some wear. In a chipped jacket. Jacket shows heavy wear at ends of spine. Leighton, Clare (illustrator).

Hardcover. Zustand: Very Good. Zustand des Schutzumschlags: Very Good. Description: An unusual anthology bringing together poetry inspired by science, mathematics, astronomy, medicine, natural history, and technology. Compiled by Helen Plotz and illustrated with original wood engravings by the distinguished British-American artist Clare Leighton. The anthology includes poems by writers ranging from Lucretius, Shakespeare, Blake, Shelley, and Whitman to modern poets responding to scientific discoveries and the technological age. Illustrated throughout with Leighton's characteristic wood engravings. Approximately 200 pages. Detailed Condition: Very Good hardcover in a Good dust jacket. Blue-and-white illustrated jacket shows rubbing, light soiling, edge and corner wear, and small chips or short tears at the spine ends. Gold decorative bands remain present on the front panel and spine. Boards and binding appear sound. Interior shows mild age toning but appears clean and complete. A narrow colored marker or ribbon is visible at the upper page edge. No ownership inscription or annotation observed in the supplied photographs. Significance / Collector Appeal: A distinctive intersection of literature, scientific history, and book illustration. Clare Leighton was an important 20th-century wood engraver whose book illustrations are actively collected. The combination of science-themed poetry, mathematics, and Leighton's engravings makes this considerably more interesting than an ordinary mid-century anthology. Shipping and Returns: Carefully packed and shipped by KC Midwest Books. Domestic shipping by USPS Media Mail unless otherwise requested. International shipping available at cost. Returns accepted in accordance with AbeBooks policies. SCI 4b. Leighton, Clare (illustrator).…

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