Description
Erwin Schrödinger’s Statistical Thermodynamics is a landmark, concise treatment of statistical mechanics written by one of the central architects of quantum theory. Based on his 1944 Dublin seminar lectures, it offers a historically important bridge between classical thermodynamics and quantum statistics. This is the Cambridge University Press hardback issue, and an early printing that is notably harder to find complete with the original plain Cambridge dust jacket.
Publication details
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Cambridge University Press, hardback in red cloth
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“First Edition 1946; Reprinted 1948” (publisher statement)
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Original Cambridge dust jacket present, priced “6s. net” (not price-clipped)
Why this copy is desirable
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Schrödinger-authored postwar-era physics title with strong crossover appeal (physics history and foundational theory)
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Early Cambridge printing, preferred by many collectors over later mass-market reprints
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Dust jacket is often missing on surviving copies; present here (unclipped)
Condition notes (please see photos)
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Dust jacket shows noticeable staining/ink spotting and general wear/creasing
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Previous owner signature on front endpaper (“Hunter Jansen”)
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Small pencil notation on endpaper (see photo)
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Light spotting/foxing visible on the publication/printing page
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Red cloth boards appear clean overall with normal shelf wear
Please view all the photos for full condition details and any additional wear or markings.
