Mr Tompkins Explores the Atom

Cambridge, Cambridge University Press, 1946 [first edition].

Octavo, x, 97 pages with numerous illustrations plus a frontispiece.

Cloth slightly bowed and sunned; a very good copy.

With the ownership signature (dated 25 October 1946) of [Sir] Herbert Mayo (sometime judge of the Supreme Court of South Australia). Laid down on the flyleaf is a handwritten letter signed by Herbert Mayo's son, George. The book's description, neatly clipped from the dustwrapper, is laid down on the front pastedown. Illustrated by John Hookham.

Item #102989

Price (AUD): $135.00

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