Bound collection of 1955 Scientific American monthly issues. 11.5” x 8.75”. Hardcover library binding.

As-is, with scuffing to exterior. Shakiness to hinges at front and rear. Tears and tape remnants within text block, predominately in the October issue. Nicely illustrated with both black-and-white and color images. Includes a variety of advertisements. Ex-library from Colgate University, with assorted stampings and markings. Assorted instances of marginalia. General age-related toning to pages, along with periodic foxing and wear. Please see photographs and ask any questions prior to purchasing.

A scarce bound collection of issues, including Jonas Salk’s “Vaccines for Poliomyelitis” article in the April issue. On April 12, 1955, Salk’s polio vaccine was announced as safe, following a major test sample of around one million children. Please note weight of volume.

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