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Astronomy & Cosmology
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1883 Astronomy without MathematicsLondon: 1883Early edition of Edmund Beckett's book of astronomy in a charming calf binding. -
c1900 An Easy Guide to the Constellations with a Miniature Atlas of the Stars and Key MapsLondon: c1900Very scarce charming guide to the constellations with lovely illustrations. -
1967 2vols Early Science in OxfordLondon: 1967Volumes I and II of Robert Gunther's set of books on Early Science in Oxford, with numerous plates, folding plates and illustrations. -
1900 Science and Christian Tradition EssaysLondon : 1900A lovely leather bound copy of Thomas Huxley's essays on Science and Christian Tradition. -
1840 The Elements of the Theory of AstronomyCambridge : 1840Scarce second edition of this mathematical book on astronomy by John Hymers. -
1969 Lunar Orbiter Photo IndexUnited States: 1969A very scarce collection of five maps showing the data of the Lunar Orbiter program, detailed maps of the moon surface taken ahead of the 1969 landing. -
1799 The Instructor; or, Young Man's Best CompanionEdinburgh: 1799The 1799 edition of George Fisher's guide to the proper education of young late eighteenth century gentlemen, encountering topics such as mathematics, accounting and astronomy. -
1886 A Manual of Scientific Enquiry; Prepared for the use of Officers in Her Majesty's Navy, and Travellers in GeneralLondon : 1886An interesting fifth edition copy of various scientific knowledge, with folding maps and diagrams throughout. -
1775 Bickerstaff’s New-England Almanack, for the Year of our Redemption, 1776Newburyport, Massachusetts: 1775A very scarce almanac for 1776, published in New England during the American Revolution. -
1807 Hutchins Improved: Being an Almanack and Ephemeris for 1807New York: 1807A very scarce early nineteenth century edition of John Nathan Hutchins' almanac of the movements of the sun, moon and planets. -
1910 Science From an Easy ChairLondon: 1910A lavishly illustrated first edition of ‘Science from an Easy Chair’ by Sir Ray Lankester. -
1827 Vox StellarumLondon: 1827The first edition of this popular astrological almanack by Francis Moore for the year 1827. -
1837 The Magazine of Popular Science and Journal of the Useful Arts, Third and Fourth VolumesLondon: 1837Presenting the third and fourth volumes of The Magazine of Popular Science and Journal of the Useful Arts, published in the early 19th century and heavily illustrated throughout. -
1942 The Journal of the British Astronomical AssociationEdinburgh : 1942Volume 52 of this journal published by the British Astronomical Association, the fifty-second session. -
1937 L'Enseignement ScientifiqueParis: 1937An educational scientific manual, covering topics from natural science to cosmology. In French. -
1908-10 Science in Modern LifeLondon: 1908-10A very smart set of this educational science series. This series was edited by Professor Ainsworth-Davis and covers a variety of subjects that fall within the everyday 'modern science'. -
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. -
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. -
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. -
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. -
1987 History Of The Royal Astronomical SocietyOxford: 1987An excellent two volume set chronicling the history of the Royal Astronomical Society. -
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.