The World's Greatest Books Vol. XV Science

This hardcover book is in fair condition, with significant wear on the spine and edges. The leather spine shows fading and some tearing, while the marbled boards display some scuffing. There is no dust jacket. Despite these flaws, the binding remains intact, and the pages are clean without inscriptions or markings.

The World's Greatest Books, Vol. XV: Science, edited by Lord Northcliffe and S. S. McClure, was published by McKinlay, Stone & Mackenzie in 1912. This hardcover edition is part of a renowned anthology series that compiles significant scientific works and essays, offering insights into the scientific thought of the time. The book features an elegant design by T. M. Cleland, with distinctive marbled boards and a leather spine. This volume is a valuable piece for collectors interested in early 20th-century scientific literature. While the copyright page indicates a 1910 copyright by S. S. McClure Company, this specific printing is from 1912. The absence of a dust jacket and the book's condition, showing signs of wear, suggest it has been well-preserved over the years. This edition is particularly appealing to those who appreciate historical scientific discourse and the craftsmanship of early 20th-century bookbinding.