Only a Trillion - Speculations and Explorations on the Marvels of Science
by Isaac Asimov
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- good
- Hardcover
- Condition
- Good
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About This Item
Abelard-Shuman, 1957. Hardcover. Good. Pages can have notes/highlighting. Spine may show signs of wear. ~ ThriftBooks: Read More, Spend Less.Dust jacket in good condition. Shelf and handling wear to cover and binding, with general signs of previous use. Minor wear to the dust jacket; dust jacket has been price clipped. Minor bumping to the spine; slightly cocked spine. Tight binding. Clean interior pages. Secure packaging for safe delivery.Dust jacket quality is not guaranteed.
Synopsis
Only a Trillion is a collection of ten science essays and three scientific spoof articles by Isaac Asimov. It was the first collection of science essays published by Asimov. It was first published by Abelard-Schuman in 1957. A paperback edition published by Ace Books in 1976 included updates of outdated material.
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- Title
- Only a Trillion - Speculations and Explorations on the Marvels of Science
- Author
- Isaac Asimov
- Format/Binding
- Hardcover
- Book Condition
- Used - Good
- Quantity Available
- 1
- Publisher
- Abelard-Shuman
- Date Published
- 1957
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