Description
For sale: a Rare and Exceptional first edition, first printing hardcover copy of A Portrait of the Scientist as a Young Woman by Lindy Elkins-Tanton in a new archival wrap. First Edition stated, 2022 Wm. Morrow. First Printing with full number line reversed, 10 9 8 7 6 5 4 3 2 1.
The book is in Near Fine condition with spotless boards, strong silver title ink on a straight spine, clean page blocks, tight binding, mild spine tilt, rolled spine ends, no edge wear, and strong corners. The interior of the book is also in Near Fine condition with no marks, inscriptions, or other signs of ownership inside. The end papers and the interior pages are clean and bright, making it an excellent addition to any collection.
The dust jacket is in Near Fine condition with mild surface and edge wear, that looks great in a new Brodart archival wrap.
A Portrait of the Scientist as a Young Woman is a beautifully-constructed memoir that explores how a philosophy of life can be built from the tools of scientific inquiry. It teaches us how to approach difficult problems by asking the right questions and truly listening to the answers—and how we may find meaning through exploring the wonders of the universe around us.
Ships promptly in corrugated mailer with book wrapped in both craft paper and multiple layers of bubble wrap.
