ASTRONOMY from Antipodean Books, Maps & Prints

Dusseldorf: Treugesell Verlag, 1973. Second edition. Hardcover. Very good overall. Astronomical charts and catalog. Oblong 8vo, 197pp, illustrated end papers. Red laminate covers, title in black at front cover and spine. A few small marks right edge of front cover, spine dusty. OCLC: 489922288.

Chicago: Poole Brothers, 1892. Hardcover. Very good overall. The section titled 'Comets' discusses the return of Halley's: "the return of Halley's comet was a complete success in the history of astronomy, in proving that like the planets and all other celestial bodies obey the great law of gravitation". It lists the principal periodic comets observed, and also those… Read more about this item

New York: Lane & Scott, 1852. Hardcover. Dick was a Scottish minister, teacher and writer who popularized astronomy and science. 12mo, 178 pp, ads (2). Brown and black marbled boards with gilt title at black spine. Marbled boards are dusty; spine chipped top and base. Internally, the bookplate of Frederick E. Parker inside front cover, pages toned, light scattered… Read more about this item