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"The Sea Around Us" and "Silent Spring" 1962 by Rachel Carson

Item Details

A pair of books from renown American author Rachel Carson. This pairing contains the sixth printing of The Sea Around Us and a first edition of the influential book Silent Spring which is credited with bringing environmental concerns to the American public as well as assisting in the creation of the Environmental Protection Agency. Both books are clothbound with the copy of Silent Spring being held in the original dust jacket.

Binding Hardcover
Number of Books 2

Condition

- to fair; various degrees of light to moderate wear to the spines and covers of the books; damage to the dust jackets; staining present on the interior pages of The Sea Around Us.

Dimensions

6.0" W x 2.5" H x 8.5" D

- measured two books stacked.

Item #

17HOU021-147

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