American biologist and author (1907–1964) best known for the ecological classic Silent Spring. Signed book: The Sea Around Us. Later printing. NY: Oxford University Press, 1951. Hardcover with dust jacket, 5.75 x 8.5, 230 pages. Signed on the title page in blue ballpoint, “Rachel L. Carson.” In fine condition, with some foxing and toning to edges, and some tiny tears to dust jacket. RR Auction COA.
