Author: A. Rupert Hall & Marie Boas Hall
Publisher: Signet Science Library (T2542)
Publication Date: First Printing, September 1964
Format: Softcover, 270+ pages
Condition: Good. Binding solid, moderate cover wear with rubbing along edges and spine. Age toning to pages. Previous owner’s name and Cornell University address written on inside front page.
Description:
A. Rupert Hall and Marie Boas Hall, distinguished historians of science, present this concise yet authoritative survey of science’s evolution from its earliest roots in Mesopotamian and Greek thought to the breakthroughs of the 20th century. The book traces how mathematics, astronomy, biology, medicine, and philosophy shaped human understanding across cultures and epochs, highlighting the achievements of figures such as Aristotle, Newton, and Einstein.Written for the general reader but with scholarly rigor, this Signet Science Library volume represents the mid-century push to make scientific knowledge more accessible. Its engaging style and compact format made it a popular introduction for students and enthusiasts alike.
This first printing (1964) paperback, with its striking Henry Wolf cover design, is both a readable text and a collectible artifact of mid-century science publishing.
Notable: First printing in the Signet Science Library series, designed to popularize scientific history and thought during the 1960s. Collectible for both its content and series association.
A Brief History of Science (First Printing, 1964)
At Deliver Purpose Inc., all sales are final.
As a nonprofit organization, every purchase directly supports our mission to serve local families, reduce waste, and create purpose through furniture. Because of this, we do not offer returns, refunds, or exchanges on any items.
- ✅ We encourage buyers to inspect items carefully before purchase.
- ✅ Our team is happy to answer questions and provide additional photos or measurements upon request.
Thank you for understanding and for supporting our community-driven mission! 💛