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1962 ISAAC ASIMOV Search for the Elements 1st Edition 1st Printing in DJ Book. Asimov, Isaac. The Search for the Elements. New York: Basic Books, Inc., 1962. First Edition. Hardcover with original dust jacket. Science and Discovery Series. History of the discovery of chemical elements spanning approximately 2,600 years from ancient philosophy through the discovery of Lawrencium (element 103). Traces the evolution from alchemical pursuits through modern nuclear physics. 158 pages with frontmatter. Bound in yellow/tan cloth over boards with lettering in orange and blue on spine and front cover. Dust jacket is dark blue with lettering. DJ in very good condition with edgewear and flecking Text block clean; white endpapers. Dimensions: 8½ x 5¾ inches. Asimov, Isaac. The Search for the Elements. New York: Basic Books, Inc., 1962. First Edition. Hardcover with original dust jacket. Science and Discovery Series. History of the discovery of chemical elements spanning approximately 2,600 years from ancient philosophy through the discovery of Lawrencium (element 103). Traces the evolution from alchemical pursuits through modern nuclear physics. 158 pages with frontmatter. Bound in yellow/tan cloth over boards with lettering in orange and blue on spine and front cover. Dust jacket is dark blue with lettering. DJ in very good condition with edgewear and flecking Text block clean; white endpapers. Dimensions: 8½ x 5¾ inches.