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Einstein's "Theoretische Atomistik" and "Die Relativitätstheorie" in Physik (Die Kultur der Gegenwart, Erster Band)
by Einstein, Albert; E. Warburg [Editor]; Hendrik Lorentz; Max Planck; Pieter Zeeman
- Used
- first
- Condition
- See description
- Seller
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Portland, Oregon, United States
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About This Item
Leipzig & Berlin: B.G. Teubner, 1915. First edition. First edition. [iv], viii, 762, 8 pp. Bound in publisher's three quarter maroon cloth with marbled paper sides, gilt spine lettering. Near Fine with rubbing along edges; a few marks to prelims, text otherwise free of markings; hint of foxing to edges. Bookplate on paste down.
A German-language physics review with the first book publication of two articles by Albert Einstein as well as work by a number of famous physicists of the early 20th century.
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- Bookseller
- Burnside Rare Books, ABAA
(US)
- Bookseller's Inventory #
- 140945614
- Title
- Einstein's "Theoretische Atomistik" and "Die Relativitätstheorie" in Physik (Die Kultur der Gegenwart, Erster Band)
- Author
- Einstein, Albert; E. Warburg [Editor]; Hendrik Lorentz; Max Planck; Pieter Zeeman
- Book Condition
- Used
- Quantity Available
- 1
- Edition
- First edition
- Publisher
- B.G. Teubner
- Place of Publication
- Leipzig & Berlin
- Date Published
- 1915
- Keywords
- physics, relativity theory, German, Germany, review, articles
Terms of Sale
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About the Seller
Burnside Rare Books, ABAA
Biblio member since 2010
Portland, Oregon
About Burnside Rare Books, ABAA
Burnside Rare Books specializes in literary first editions and works of cultural and historic significance. We are located in Portland, Oregon and welcome visitors by appointment.
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- Fine
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- Marbled Paper
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- Spine
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- Rubbing
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- First Edition
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