Lot 914
  • 914

SMYTH. A GENERAL ACCOUNT OF THE DEVELOPMENT OF METHODS USING ATOMIC ENERGY..., 1945

Estimate
400 - 600 GBP
bidding is closed

Description

  • A general account of the development of methods using atomic energy for military purposes under the auspices of the United States government 1940-1945. Washington: USGPO, 1945 (reprinted, London: HMSO, 1945)
8vo, original stapled wrappers, covers foxed, stained and slightly torn, minor rust marks 

Condition

Condition is described in the main body of the cataloguing, when appropriate.
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