Rare 1922 Association Copy: Wind and Weather Signed & Inscribed by Alexander M For Sale

This is an extraordinary piece of scientific history: aStated First Edition(1922) of"Wind and Weather"byAlexander McAdie, former Director of theBlue Hill Observatory. This copy is a rareAssociation Copy, personallysigned and inscribedby McAdie to his Harvard colleague, the legendary historianCharles Homer Haskins.The Inscription Reads:
"Professor C. H. Haskins with warm regards of Alexander McAdie"Key Listing Highlights:

• Harvard Provenance:Inscribed toCharles Homer Haskins, the "Father of American Medieval History."
• Original Dust Jacket:Retains the scarce 1922 pictorial jacket, which has kept the book in near-pristine condition for over a century.
• Historical Illustrations:Includes iconic plates such as"The Tower of the Winds"at Athens, linking ancient mythology to modern meteorological study.
• Publisher:The Macmillan Company, New York (Stated First Printing).

Condition: Near-Fine (Book) / Fair-to-Good (Dust Jacket)

• Dust Jacket:The original 1922 jacket is present but showssignificant wear. It istorn in several places, most notably along the spine hinges and corners. There aremissing pieces (paper loss)at the head and foot of the spine and the upper left corner of the front panel. The paper is age-toned with uniform foxing (spotting) throughout. Despite these flaws, the jacket is largely intact and has successfully protected the book for over a century.
• Cloth Binding:The underlyingsilver-grey linen clothboards are inNear-Fine to Fine condition. Because they were shielded by the jacket, the silver-grey color remains vibrant and clean with no sun-fading, stains, or shelf-wear. The dark blue stamped lettering is crisp and 100% intact.
• Internal:The interior is inexceptional condition. The pages are crisp and bright. The author’s inscription is bold and clear on the front flyleaf.
• Binding:Structurally perfect; square, tight, and firm.