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Astronomy & Cosmology
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1909-1910 The Key to Astrology; Raphael's Medical Astrology; Raphael's Mundane AstrologyLondon: 1909-1910Three fascinating early twentieth century works on astrology, with a particular focus on the manner in which the cosmos influences health and politics.
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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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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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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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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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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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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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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.