PLANCK, Max. Einführung in die Theorie der Wärme. Zum Gebrauch bei Vorträgen, sowie zum Selbstunterricht
Leipzig, S. Hirzel, 1932.
£150
Second edition. 8vo. vi, 251 pp. and two final leaves of publisher’s catalogue. Fifth volume of the Introduction to Theoretical Physics by German physicist Max Planck, originator of the quantum theory. This copy bears the autograph of Hermann Arthur Jahn, a British scientist of German origins, who was co-responsible of the discovery of the Jahn-Teller effect in molecular chemistry. Maroon buckram over boards with gilt lettering to front cover and spine. Light age yellowing throughout. A fine copy.