Astronomy & Cosmology
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1954 The Young Traveller in SpaceLondon: 1954A smart first edition copy of this non-fiction work by Arthur C. Clarke, an illustrated exploration of the history of space.
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1837 Exercises on the Globes and Maps for the Use of Young LadiesLondon: 1837The thirteenth edition of this fascinating educational work on using globes and maps, for young ladies in the nineteenth century.
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c1810 Meteorological and Miscellaneous TractsCardiff: c1810The very scarce first edition of this collection of tracts about meteorology, gardening and farming, by Col. James Capper.
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1929 A Plurality of WorldsLondon: 1929A Nonesuch limited edition of the important Enlightenment scientific work by Bernard de Fontenelle, a smart work in the original slipcase.
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1897 The Story of the HeavensLondon: 1897A new and revised edition of this fascinating work on astronomy, by the Irish astronomer Sir Robert Stawell Ball.
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1905 The Story of the HeavensLondon: 1905A sweeping study of astronomy by Sir Robert Stawell Ball, who founded screw theory.
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2012 4vols Victorian Science and Literature: Part II, Volumes 5-8London: 2012Smart first edition copies of the complete Part II of an eight-volume exploration of Victorian science and literature.
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1902 The Manmandira ObservatoryBenares: 1902The second edition of this very scarce guide to the Manmandira astronomical observatory in India.
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1973 The Aryabhatiya, With Commentary Bhatadipika of ParamadicvaraOsnabruck: 1973A scarce reprint of the 1874 edition of the Aryabhatiya, with original Sanskrit passages.
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1907 Astronomical Essays: Historical and DescriptiveLondon: 1907A smart copy of the first edition of this collection of essays by Irish amateur astronomer John Ellard Gore.
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1943 Southern HarvestLondon: 1949A first edition copy of this lesser known work written and illustrated by the engraver Claire Leighton.
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Signed1851-65 Four Works by Charles EmmanuelParis: 1851-60A collection of four French scientific works by Charles Emmanuel, looking at the Earth and the skies, including a signed letter from the author.
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1792 New and Easy Introduction to Universal GeographyLondon: 1792A bright copy of the fifth edition of Richard Turner's educational guide to geography of the world and universe, illustrated throughout.
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1969 Discoveries of Space a Pictorial NarrationLondon : 1969A first English edition of this richly illustrated work on the discoveries of space.
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1903 Problems in AstrophysicsLondon: 1903A first edition copy of Agnes Clerke's third and last major work on astrophysics, with numerous illustrations.
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1890 Fingers and Fortune: A Guide Book to PalmistryLondon: 1890A very scarce guide book to palmistry.
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1908 The AtmosphereLondon : 1908A scarce and smart prize bound copy of this wonder book on the atmosphere.
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1816 Abrege de Toutes les Sciences ou Encyclopedie des EnfansParis; Lille: 1816An illustrated French educational volume, exploring many subjects including the sciences, arts, and humanity.
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1891 Telescopic Work for Starlight EveningsLondon: 1891A very scarce copy of the first edition of William F Denning's work concerned with astronomy, complete with all leaves of plates.
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1993 Globes from the Western WorldLondon: 1993The first edition of this beautifully illustrated study of globes throughout history.
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c1920 Your Fortune in Your Name or Kabalistic AstrologyLondon: c1920The sixth edition of this study of Kabalistic Astrology by "Sepharial".
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1686 Astro-Meteorologica, or Aphorisms and Discourses of the Bodies CoelestialLondon: 1686John Goad's scarce late seventeenth-century meteorological and astrological work on weather prediction and celestial bodies, previously owned by Hugh Cecil Lowther, 5th Earl of Lonsdale.
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1963 Survey of the MoonLondon: 1963A bright copy of this amateur astronomer's guide to the moon by Patrick Moore, enriched with black and white plates.
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1944 Sun CompassLondon: 1944The scarce first edition of this book about the sun compass including a small pocket sun compass.
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1954 Space, Gravity and the Flying SaucerLondon: 1954An exciting first edition of this work exploring the reality of flying saucers and rocket ships.
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1929 Astronomy and CosmogonyCambridge : 1929Smart second edition of James H. Jeans's work dedicated to astrology and cosmogony featuring some striking illustrations.
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1883 Astronomy without MathematicsLondon: 1883Early edition of Edmund Beckett's book of astronomy in a charming calf binding.
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1900 Science and Christian Tradition EssaysLondon : 1900A lovely leather bound copy of Thomas Huxley's essays on Science and Christian Tradition.
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1840 The Elements of the Theory of AstronomyCambridge : 1840Scarce second edition of this mathematical book on astronomy by John Hymers.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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1910 Science From an Easy ChairLondon: 1910A lavishly illustrated first edition of ‘Science from an Easy Chair’ by Sir Ray Lankester.