The Theory of Relativity: Two papers published in 1905 On the Electrodynamics of Moving Bodies and Does the Inertia of a Body Depend on its Energy-Content

San Francisco: Arion Press, 2005. Hardcover. Fine. Hardcover. Number 300 of 400 numbered copies for sale and 26 lettered copies for complimentary distribution. The Arion Press announced in its prospectus that this limited edition was done to celebrate the centenary of one of the great achievements in science, Albert Einstein's discovery of the Theory of Relativity, which was set forth in these two papers published in 1905. The German text was translated into English in 1923 by W. Perrett and G.B. Jeffrey, and their translation is that which is presented in this book. The foreword gives a general overview of the problems Einstein addressed against the background of 19th century physics. The afterword follow the story from the year 1905, when Einstein was only twenty-six, through the effects of his theory on 20th century science.

Bound in dark blue cloth with tie-dyed Thai paper to create an unusual spatial effect spanning the cover diagonally. Letterpress printed using Modern type for the text, with special characters as needed for mathematical symbols, with Egyptian type for the interspersed annotations, printed in blue on Schiller paper. Accompanied by the prospectus. In fine condition with the barest sign of handling on the binding. Measures 8 x 10.5 inches. 80 pages. PRI/111624.