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🧪 1953–1954 CRC Handbook of Chemistry and Physics – 35th Edition | Vintage Science Reference
Chemical Rubber Publishing Co., Cleveland, Ohio
Leatherette hardcover | ~3,163 pages | Pocket-size format
Editor: Charles D. Hodgman, M.S. | 35th Edition (1953–1954)
🔍 Description:
This is an original 1953–1954 (35th Edition) of the legendary CRC Handbook of Chemistry and Physics, the gold standard of ready-reference data for scientists, engineers, and educators. Published by the Chemical Rubber Publishing Company, this vintage volume contains over 3,100 pages of meticulously compiled chemical, physical, and mathematical data.
The book includes:
• Physical constants of organic and inorganic compounds
• Thermodynamic properties
• Spectral and X-ray data
• Heat, sound, electricity, and magnetism reference tables
• Antidotes for chemical poisoning
• Trigonometric functions
• Conversion formulas and engineering units
• Pages reserved for “future expansion” (a fascinating period feature!)
Also includes contributions from dozens of professors and industry professionals of the era, offering insight into mid-20th century academic and industrial science.
📚 Condition:
• Binding: Strong and intact
• Cover: Flexible leatherette in good condition with some edge wear
• Pages: Light age-toning; a few stains on the outer edges; contents clean and highly legible
💡 Great for:
• Collectors of scientific memorabilia
• Chemistry/physics educators
• Fans of vintage technical books
• Prop designers (50s/60s academic/lab scenes)
