The product is a vintage first edition book titled "The Science of High Explosives" by Melvin A. Cook, published by the American Chemical Society the Stated THIRD PRINTING in 1963. It is part of the American Chemical Society Monograph Series #139 and covers topics such as metal blasting, ballistics, and metallurgy. The book is illustrated and includes a dust jacket, making it a valuable reference for those interested in engineering, technology, and the chemistry of explosives. This book provides insights into the scientific and industrial applications of high explosives.
Hardcover WITH Dust jacket. HEAVILY WORN dust jacket. Jacket has rub, scuff, discoloration, scratch, tear and small holes. Hardcover Dark blue cloth boards with rounded bottom corners just with start of fray. Some discoloration at edges. Gilt decoration very good with some rub. Age-speckled page edge. Binding sound, free from marks.