Silent Spring
New York: Houghton Mifflin Co., 1962. 1st Edition. 8vo. Very Good / Very Good. Item #13375
A handsome first printing of Carson's landmark environmental work, which documented the adverse environmental effects of chemical pesticide use.
"The book was met with fierce opposition by chemical companies, but, owing to public opinion, it brought about numerous changes. It spurred a reversal in the United States' national pesticide policy, led to a nationwide ban on DDT for agricultural uses, and helped to inspire an environmental movement that led to the creation of the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency."
Green cloth with gilt titling to front and spine. Square tight binding. Clean interior. Text block edge with very mild foxing. Front end paper with mild damage to the upper fore edge, including a few small holes (See photo). Dust jacket price clipped with mild edge wear. Presents handsomely in archival mylar.
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