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The Heavens

The Heavens

by Mudie, Robert

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1835
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London: Thomas Ward & Co. G : in good condition without dust jacket. Staining to rear pastedown and endpapers. 1835. Reprint. Brown hardback leather cover. 180mm x 120mm (7" x 5"). 275pp. Colour frontis plate. .
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Soviet Planet into Space. Soviet Booklet No. 48

Soviet Planet into Space. Soviet Booklet No. 48

by Nesmeyanov, A; Blagonravov, V; Dorodnitsyn, V et al

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First Edition
Published
1959
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Illustrated card cover
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London: Soviet Booklets. G : in good condition without dust jacket. Cover lightly marked and creased. 1959. First Edition. Illustrated card cover. 220mm x 140mm (9" x 6"). 42pp. B/w photographic illustrations. .
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A Treatise on Astronomy, Displaying the Arithmetical Architecture of the Solar System, &c

A Treatise on Astronomy, Displaying the Arithmetical Architecture of the Solar System, &c

by Henderson, E

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Second Edition
Published
1843
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Green hardback cloth cover
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London: N H Cotes. G: in good condition without dust jacket. Cover rubbed and marked. Bowing to boards. Splitting to outer hinges. Inner hinge cracking. Staining to paste-downs and eps. Occasional thumbing and marking. Loss to rear ep. 1843. Second Edition. Green hardback cloth cover. 180mm x 110mm (7" x 4"). viii, 172pp. B/w in-text illustrations. .
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Dialogues  des Morts Suivis du Jugement de Pluton + Entretiens sur la Pluralité des Mondes, Augmentée des Dialogues des Morts + Histoire des Oracles + Fables de Florian

Dialogues des Morts Suivis du Jugement de Pluton + Entretiens sur la Pluralité des Mondes, Augmentée des Dialogues des Morts + Histoire des Oracles + Fables de Florian

by de Fontenelle, Bernard; de Florian, Jean-Pierre

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Published
1875
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Paris: Bibliothèque Nationale. G : in good condition. Cover rubbed and scuffed. 1875. Reprint. Blue paper covers. Marbled board case. 140mm x 90mm (6" x 4"). 191pp; 191pp; 159pp; 160pp. Published 1875-880. Text in French. Unopened. In marbled slipcase with pink cloth ties. .
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Fitness of the Cosmos for Life. Biochemistry and Fine-Tuning

Fitness of the Cosmos for Life. Biochemistry and Fine-Tuning

by Barrow, John [ed] and others

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First Edition
Published
2008
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Illustrated hardback laminated board cover
ISBN
9780521871020
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Cambridge: Cambridge University Press. VG : in very good condition without dust jacket. 2008. First Edition. Illustrated hardback laminated board cover. 260mm x 180mm (10" x 7"). xxiii, 501pp. Heavy item - shipping supplement may apply for overseas. .
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Astrophysical Impact of Abundances in Globular Cluster Stars. Memorie della Società Astronomica Italiana / Journal of the Italian Astronomical Society. Volume 75, Number 2, 2004

Astrophysical Impact of Abundances in Globular Cluster Stars. Memorie della Società Astronomica Italiana / Journal of the Italian Astronomical Society. Volume 75, Number 2, 2004

by D'Antona, Francesca; Da Costa, Gary [eds.]

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First Edition
Published
2004
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Pisa: Istituti Editoriali e Poligrafici Internazionali. VG: in very good condition without dust jacket as issued. Cover marked, with slight chipping to fore-edge. Ink inscriptions to front cover and fep. Light page edge browning. 2004. First Edition. Illustrated laminated card cover. 240mm x 170mm (9" x 7"). [143pp]. Proceedings of joint discussion 04 at the XXIII IAU general assembly. Sydney,… Read more about this item
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Entretiens sur la Pluralité des Mondes, Augmentée des Dialogues des Morts

Entretiens sur la Pluralité des Mondes, Augmentée des Dialogues des Morts

by de Fontenelle, Bernard

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New Edition
Published
1762
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Brown hardback leather cover
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Paris: Desaint & Saillant. G : in good condition. Cover rubbed and scuffed. 1762. New Edition. Brown hardback leather cover. 170mm x 100mm (7" x 4"). 504pp. Text in French. .
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A New Popular Star Atlas (Epoch 1950)

A New Popular Star Atlas (Epoch 1950)

by Inglis, R M G

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Published
1961
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Edinburgh: Gall & Inglis. G: in good condition without dust jacket. Cover stained. 1961. Reprint. Blue hardback cloth cover. 250mm x 200mm (10" x 8"). [40pp]. .
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Stonehenge and other British Stone Monuments Astronomically Considered

Stonehenge and other British Stone Monuments Astronomically Considered

by Lockyer, Norman

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Second Edition
Published
1909
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Brown hardback cloth cover
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London: Macmillan & Co Ltd. G : in good condition without dust jacket. Cover rubbed. 1909. Second Edition. Brown hardback cloth cover. 230mm x 160mm (9" x 6"). xv, 499pp. 106 b/w illustrations and diagrams. Lockyer was an English astronomer who pioneered the use of the spectroscope and was awarded the Rutherford Medal in 1874. Heavy item - shipping supplement… Read more about this item
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The Sky. I-Spy No 28

The Sky. I-Spy No 28

by Big Chief I-Spy

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Used - VG : in very good condition without dust jacket as issued. Staples rusted
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Reprint
Published
1967
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London: Dickens Press Ltd. VG : in very good condition without dust jacket as issued. Staples rusted. 1967. Reprint. Illustrated paper cover. 130mm x 100mm (5" x 4"). 48pp. Not filled in. .
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La Selenografia Antica e Modena

La Selenografia Antica e Modena

by Carrara, Bellino

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Published
1901
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Roma: Premiata Tipografia Fratelli Fusi. G : in good condition without dust jacket. Cover marked and edgeworn. Browning within. 1901. Reprint. Half-leather hardback with black cloth boards. 200mm x 140mm (8" x 6"). 202pp. Two fold out b/w plates of the Moon. Italian text throughout. .
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Early Scientific Instruments. Arthur Frank Loan Collection

Early Scientific Instruments. Arthur Frank Loan Collection

by Frank, Arthur

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First Edition
Published
1973
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Silver illustrated card cover with black ring binding
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Glasgow: Charles Frank Ltd. VG : in very good condition without dust jacket as issued. 1973. First Edition. Silver illustrated card cover with black ring binding. 300mm x 210mm (12" x 8"). 60pp. .
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Francis Place and the Early History of the Greenwich Observatory. Signed copy

Francis Place and the Early History of the Greenwich Observatory. Signed copy

by Howse, Derek

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Used - VG: in very good condition with rubbed and chipped dust jacket
Edition
First Edition
Published
1975
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Cream hardback leather cover
ISBN
9780882020310
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New York: Science History Publications. VG: in very good condition with rubbed and chipped dust jacket. 1975. First Edition. Cream hardback leather cover. 240mm x 310mm (9" x 12"). 64pp. Signed and dedicated by author on fep. .
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The Achromatic Telescope, and its Various Mountings, Especially the Equatorial. Inscribed Presentation Copy

The Achromatic Telescope, and its Various Mountings, Especially the Equatorial. Inscribed Presentation Copy

by Simms, William

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Used - G: in good condition. Cover lightly marked, with slight fading to spine. Pencil inscription to fep verso. Sporadic light foxing
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First Edition
Published
1852
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Blue hardback cloth cover
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London: Troughton and Simms. G: in good condition. Cover lightly marked, with slight fading to spine. Pencil inscription to fep verso. Sporadic light foxing. 1852. First Edition. Blue hardback cloth cover. 230mm x 150mm (9" x 6"). 74pp + catalogue. Line diagrams. Inscription reads 'E J Collingwood Esq with the author's respects'. The dedicatee is most likely Edward John Collingwood,… Read more about this item
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The Elements of Navigation. Book V only. Of Astronomy

The Elements of Navigation. Book V only. Of Astronomy

by Robertson, J; Wales, Wlliam

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Used - G : in Good condition. Rebound with four pages of prelims loosely inserted. Remainder tight with occasional foxing and off-sett
Edition
Sixth Edition, with Additions
Published
1796
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Paper covered hardback boards with green cloth spine
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London: Printed for F Wingrave, et al. G : in Good condition. Rebound with four pages of prelims loosely inserted. Remainder tight with occasional foxing and off-setting. 1796. Sixth Edition, with Additions. Paper covered hardback boards with green cloth spine. 240mm x 170mm (9" x 7"). [vi], [131pp]. Four (of five) fold out astronomical charts. Extracted from volume 1.… Read more about this item
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Apogee, Perigee, and Recovery. Chronology of Army Exploitation of Space. Prepared for the United States Army

Apogee, Perigee, and Recovery. Chronology of Army Exploitation of Space. Prepared for the United States Army

by Mitchell, Eddie

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Used - G: in Good condition without dust jacket as issued. Cover rubbed and edgeworn
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[First Edition]
Published
1991
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Softback card cover with black paper spine
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Santa Monica: RAND. G: in Good condition without dust jacket as issued. Cover rubbed and edgeworn. 1991. [First Edition]. Softback card cover with black paper spine. 280mm x 220mm (11" x 9"). xxvi, 157pp. .
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A Popular Grammar or the Elements of Astronomy; Adapted to the Use of Students and Public Schools

A Popular Grammar or the Elements of Astronomy; Adapted to the Use of Students and Public Schools

by Squire, Thomas

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Used - Worn condition. Front board detached. Frontis plate torn and ragged. Closed tear to plate xiii. Content in overall good conditio
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New Edition
Published
1836
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London: Sherwood & Co. Worn condition. Front board detached. Frontis plate torn and ragged. Closed tear to plate xiii. Content in overall good condition. 1836. New Edition. Green hardback leather cover. 160mm x 110mm (6" x 4"). 287pp. 34 b/w plates (some fold-out). .
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A Treatise Describing the Construction and Use of New Celestial and Terrestrial Globes; ... Phenomena of the Earth and Heaven ... Astronomical and Geographical Problems

A Treatise Describing the Construction and Use of New Celestial and Terrestrial Globes; ... Phenomena of the Earth and Heaven ... Astronomical and Geographical Problems

by Adams, George (Snr.)

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Used - G : in Good condition without dust jacket. Cover rubbed, scuffed and stained. Heavy marginal staining in early pages. Some foxin
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30th Edition
Published
1810
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Brown hardback half-leather cover with marbled boards
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London: Dudley Adams. G : in Good condition without dust jacket. Cover rubbed, scuffed and stained. Heavy marginal staining in early pages. Some foxing. Marginal staining to some plates. 1810. 30th Edition. Brown hardback half-leather cover with marbled boards. 210mm x 130mm (8" x 5"). xxiv, 242pp. 14 b/w plates, some folding. .
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Astronomy and Astronautics: An Enthusiast's Guide to Books and Periodicals

Astronomy and Astronautics: An Enthusiast's Guide to Books and Periodicals

by Lusis, Andy

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Used - VG : in very good condition without dust jacket as issued. Light marking to the page edge block, not impinging within
Edition
First Edition
Published
1986
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Illustrated hardback laminated board cover
ISBN
9780720117950
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London: Mansell Publishing Ltd. VG : in very good condition without dust jacket as issued. Light marking to the page edge block, not impinging within. 1986. First Edition. Illustrated hardback laminated board cover. 220mm x 150mm (9" x 6"). 292pp. .
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The Handbook of the British Astronomical Association 1993

The Handbook of the British Astronomical Association 1993

by Goodman, N J [ed.]

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Edition
First Edition
Published
1993
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Pink card cover
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London: British Astronomical Association. VG : in very good condition without dust jacket as issued. Spine faded. 1993. First Edition. Pink card cover. 220mm x 140mm (9" x 6"). viii, 88pp. .
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