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Astronomy & Cosmology
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1869 Outlines of AstronomyLondon: 1869A handsomely bound copy of John Herschel's work on astronomy, illustrated throughout. -
1728 The Knowledge of the Heavens and the Earth Made Easy or the First Principles of AstronomyLondon: 1728The very scarce second edition of Isaac Watts' treatise on astronomy and geography. A popular work which was published into many editions subsequently. -
1808 A New Treatise on the Use of the Globes or a Philosophical View of the Earth and HeavensLondon: 1808The second edition of Thomas Keith's treatise on the use of globes. Designed for the instruction of youth. -
1757 The Description and Use of the Globes and the OrreryLondon: 1757A scarce edition of Joseph Harris' work which explains how to use terrestrial and celestial globes as well as an orrery. -
1852 History of Physical Astronomy From the Earliest Ages to The Middle of the Nineteenth CenturyLondon: 1852A first edition copy of this work on astronomy by Robert Grant, bound in a full calf prize binding from the University of St Andrews. -
1829 Scientific Aphorisms, Being The Outline of an Attempt To Establish Fixed Principles of ScienceEdinburgh: 1827A handsomely bound copy of Robert Blair's work on astronomy, psychology, and the principles of science. A scarce, first edition. -
1838 Elementary Steps to Geography and Astronomy, For The Use of Families and Preparatory Schools, on A Plan Entirely NewLondon: 1838A very scarce copy of Ingram Cotton's work on geography and astronomy, with illustrations and maps. -
1679 Practical AstrologyLondon: 1679An extremely scarce first edition of John Middleton's treatise on practical astrology. -
1905 The Story of the StarsLondon: 1905A charming, illustrated pocket size work of popular astronomy. -
1757 A Week’s Conversation on the Plurality of Worlds and Defence of NewtonLondon: 1757An English language translation of Fontanelle's important early astronomical work, supplemented with an essay on Newton's philosophies. -
1728 A Week's Conversation on the Plurality of WorldsLondon: 1728The second edition of William Gardiner's translation of Fontenelle's important early astronomical work, an early work of the Age of the Enlightenment. -
1963 Survey of the MoonLondon: 1963The scarce first edition of this amateur astronomer's guide to the moon, with illustrations and photographs. -
1837 History of the Inductive SciencesLondon: 1837William Whewell's attempt to systemise the development of science through time. The scarce first edition complete in three volumes. -
1885 Recueil de Mémoires, Rapports et Documents relatifs a l'Observation du Passage de Venus Sur Le SoleilParis: 1885A fascinating geological work based on the findings of the expedition to observe the transit of Venus in the late nineteenth century, complete with marvellous colour plates.. -
1689 Les Vrayes Centuries et ProphetiesCologne: 1689An early edition of Nostradamus' popular prophetic work, one of the most important works of the sixteenth century, here in the original French. -
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1855 The Plurality of Worlds the Positive Argument From ScriptureLondon: 1855A very scarce signed first edition of this fascinating look at the connections between religion and astronomy, the author's presentation copy. -
1835 Moore's Navigation Improved; Being the Theory and Practice of FindingLondon: 1835A very scarce second edition of these extensive lunar observation tables, by Thomas Kerigan. -
1788 Weatherwise's Federal Almanack for the Year of Our Lord 1789Boston: 1788An extremely scarce American almanac from the eighteenth century containing ephemerides. An early publication following American independence, this work contains many astronomical notes. -
1728 Conversations with a Lady on the Plurality of WorldsDublin: 1728A scarce English translation of Bernard le Bovier de Fontenelle's important scientific work. A smart copy of what is considered to be one of the first major writings of the Age of Enlightenment. -
1939 Cosmic Rays Three LecturesCambridge: 1939The first edition of R. A. Millikan's three lectures, each discussing prominent fields in astronomy and physics. In the original price-clipped dustwrapper. -
1972 The Vortex Theory of Planetary MotionsLondon: 1972The first edition of E. J. Aiton's fascinating work discussing the vortex theory, describing the theory in great intricate detail, illustrated throughout. -
1895 Report On The Total Eclipse Of The SunSacramento: 1895A scarcely found, excellent first edition of this published report of the total eclipse as seen from Chile. -
1974 The Shadow Of The TelescopeGuildford; London: 1974An uncommonly found, excellent first UK edition of Gunther Buttman's biography of Sir John Herschel. -
1894 The Dawn of AstronomyLondon: 1894The first edition of Norman Lockyer's fascinating discussion on the beginnings of astronomy, illustrated with a folding plate and numerous illustrations. With the bookplate of the physician Alexander Morison McAldowie. -
1987 History Of The Royal Astronomical SocietyOxford: 1987An excellent two volume set chronicling the history of the Royal Astronomical Society. -
1905 The Story Of The HeavensLondon: 1905A revised and illustrated edition of this work by popular Irish astronomer Sir Robert Ball. -
1948 Cosmic Rays and Nuclear PhysicsLondon: 1948A nice first edition of Lajos Janossy's interesting work on cosmic rays and nuclear physics, illustrated throughout with numerous in-text illustrations. -
1568 Sommario di Tutte le Scienze del Magnifico Messer Domenico DelfinoVenetia; [Venice]: 1568A very scarce translation of Alfonso de la Torre's important humanist work on morals and human wisdom, here translated into Italian by Domencio Delfino, who was wrongly thought to be the sole author of this work. -
1599 Tabulae Astronomicae: Quibus Facile Omnia Capita, Quae ad Usum SphaeraeAntverpiae; [Antwerp]: 1599A very scarce first edition of this fascinating early Latin work on astronomy, written during the Copernican Revolution. This work contains countless tables for astronomical reference. Illustrated with three folding plates. -
Letters on Natural and Experimental PhilosophyLondon: 1821A smartly bound copy of this second edition of J. Joyce's educational work on a multitude of aspects of science, illustrated throughout, including with a folding plate. -
1808 Evening Amusements William Frend Beauty of the Heaven ScarceLondon: 1808A scarce work by William Frend on the astronomical observations for the year 1808, with illustrations throughout. -
1846 The Gallery of Nature Pictorial Thomas Milner Astronomy Physical GeographyLondon: 1846A fascinating illustrated work. -
1895 The Seven Planets F Lippmann Florence Simmonds Chalcographical SocietyLondon: 1895A scarce and interesting work on the ancient theory of the universe, with facsimiles of medieval artistic depictions of the celestial system, and life on the various planets. -
1950 Catalogue Newton Grace K. Babson Collection Webber First Edition Limited Edition IllustratedNew York: 1950A first edition, limited edition copy 'Catalogue of the Works of Sir Isaac Newton' from the Grace K. Babson Collection. -
1949-60 19 vols Monthly Notices ROYAL ASTRONOMICAL SOCIETYLondon: 1949-60Several interesting journals from the RAS, containing peer-reviewed articles on original research in astronomy and astrophysics. -
1812 2vol Cabis Calendaria a Compendious Analysis of the Calendar John BradyLondon: 1812An interesting analysis of the calendar, looking at the different saint's day, historic days, and royal births and coronations.