The Chemical Front

New York: Alfred A. Knopf, Inc, 1943. Very Good condition. NO chips, tears, creases or fading. NO owner's name or bookplate. NOT a remainder. NOT a library discard. Pages are crisp, clean and unmarked. NO foxing. 1943. First printing with "First Edition" so stated on the copyright page. Illustrated in the text and with 12 plates -- most in full color -- on glossy stock, inserted (i.e. not page numbered). Bound in the original red cloth, stamped in black and bright and shiny gold. From the publisher: "In this book Mr Haynes has written clearly, dramatically, of the chemical munitions used in modern war, of the men who discovered them, how they were made and used, and what they promise. He tells a thrilling story and his explanations are models of simplicity." Per Kirkus: "The Chemical Age has proved very successful with budding scientists. This is another sound, dramatic popularization of chemistry, history, discovery and development of vital products and synthetics for all phases of warfare. There's a wide range of things wholly new or only half familiar, incisive information on contributions chemistry and biochemistry are making to war -- and will make to peace, plastics, smokeless gunpowder, incendiaries, sulfa drugs, serums and vaccines, plasma, dehydrated foods, nylon, etc.". First Edition (so stated). Hardcover. Very Good condition/No dust jacket. Illus. by NOT a library discard. 8vo. xv, 264pp. + 20 page index. Great Packaging, Fast Shipping.