This is a special 1927 first - edition hardcover book, 'Experimental Embryology', written by Thomas Hunt Morgan and published by Columbia University Press. The book's condition is acceptable. The cover shows some damage like sunning, scuffing, soiling, staining, shelf - wear, and an open tear at the top edge. The book is cocked. The text block has soiling, staining, and discoloration. The pastedowns and free - endpapers are discolored due to age and glue, with pencil script on the front ones and the back pastedown tearing away from the free end. The page edges are sunned, but otherwise, the pages are bright, clean, intact, and legible. The bindings are tight and intact but unglued from the spine. It's a great addition for book collectors interested in early scientific works.
If you own this book, you can use it for research on early embryology or as a collectible item. When handling it, be gentle to avoid further damage to the cover and bindings. Since the book has some age - related issues like discoloration and loose parts, try to store it in a dry and cool place away from direct sunlight. This will help prevent the pages from further sunning and the bindings from getting more damaged. Also, when opening the book, do it slowly to avoid tearing the pages or the pastedowns. If you want to clean it, use a soft, dry cloth to gently wipe the cover and pages, but avoid using any liquids as they could cause more staining.
