Einstein (Albert) The Meaning of Relativity, first English edition

Einstein (Albert) The Meaning of Relativity, translated by Edwin Plimpton Adams, first English edition, half-title with list of 'Books on Relativity' verso, 8pp. publisher's catalogue at end, bookplates of Kay Berenice Ward/Robinson, modern blue morocco with design of large concentric rings inlaid in terracotta, brown, purple, grey, dark blue and black morocco extending across both covers and spine, tooled with curved lines in blind radiating from central two inlays on spine lettered with title and author in palladium, upper cover with two additional lines in gilt comprising arrow curving up from bottom edge with a tangent of short dashes heading away to the fore-edge, by Sangorski & Sutcliffe, palladium edges, colours to spine slightly faded, preserved in modern cloth and morocco slip-case, a bright and near-fine example, 8vo, Methuen & Co. Ltd., 1922.

Estimate:£600

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