JASTROW, ROBERT — Until the Sun Dies

NY: W. W. Norton & Co, Inc, 1977. 0393064158. First Edition Thus. 1. Hard Cover. ISBN: 0393064158. Later Printing B&W Photographs and Illustrations Bound in publisher's full black cloth, gilt lettering on spine. Printed endpapers. Lavishly illustrated with B&W photographs and drawings. Includes Index. This book examines two great mysteries which have defied science - the riddle of life and the riddle of creation. In clear language and with vivid imagery it explains the meaning of the latest discoveries in astronomy, space exploration, and the origin of life, and describes the forces that have shaped the human race and created the power of human intelligence. Hardcover with dust jacket. This is an excellent copy, tight and square, with a former owner's name on the ffep, although it appears to be unread. The dust jacket is chipped at the head and heel of the spine and at the top edge, else fine.. Large 8vo 9" - 10" tall. 172, (1) pp. Fine in Near Fine dust jacket .