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Auction archive: Lot number 80

An Easy Introduction to Astronomy, for Young Gentlemen and Ladies: Describing the Figure, Motions, and Dimensions of the Earth; the Different Seasons; Gravity and Light; the Solar System; the Transit of Venus, and its Use in Astronomy; the Moon's Mot...

Estimate
US$300 - US$500
Price realised:
US$192
Auction archive: Lot number 80

An Easy Introduction to Astronomy, for Young Gentlemen and Ladies: Describing the Figure, Motions, and Dimensions of the Earth; the Different Seasons; Gravity and Light; the Solar System; the Transit of Venus, and its Use in Astronomy; the Moon's Mot...

Estimate
US$300 - US$500
Price realised:
US$192
Beschreibung:

Title: An Easy Introduction to Astronomy, for Young Gentlemen and Ladies: Describing the Figure, Motions, and Dimensions of the Earth; the Different Seasons; Gravity and Light; the Solar System; the Transit of Venus, and its Use in Astronomy; the Moon's Motion and Phases; the Eclipses of the Sun and Moon; the Cause of the Ebbing and Flowing of the Sea, &c. Author: Ferguson, James Place: London Publisher: T. Cadell Date: 1790 Description: [viii], 247, [1] pp. Seven folding engraved plates. (8vo) period full calf, red morocco spine label. Fifth Edition. First published in 1768 as "The Young Gentleman and Lady's Astronomy..." Lot Amendments Condition: Spine sunned, some wear at extremities; foxing; very good. Item number: 212989

Auction archive: Lot number 80
Auction:
Datum:
5 May 2011
Auction house:
PBA Galleries
1233 Sutter Street
San Francisco, CA 94109
United States
pba@pbagalleries.com
+1 (0)415 9892665
+1 (0)415 9891664
Beschreibung:

Title: An Easy Introduction to Astronomy, for Young Gentlemen and Ladies: Describing the Figure, Motions, and Dimensions of the Earth; the Different Seasons; Gravity and Light; the Solar System; the Transit of Venus, and its Use in Astronomy; the Moon's Motion and Phases; the Eclipses of the Sun and Moon; the Cause of the Ebbing and Flowing of the Sea, &c. Author: Ferguson, James Place: London Publisher: T. Cadell Date: 1790 Description: [viii], 247, [1] pp. Seven folding engraved plates. (8vo) period full calf, red morocco spine label. Fifth Edition. First published in 1768 as "The Young Gentleman and Lady's Astronomy..." Lot Amendments Condition: Spine sunned, some wear at extremities; foxing; very good. Item number: 212989

Auction archive: Lot number 80
Auction:
Datum:
5 May 2011
Auction house:
PBA Galleries
1233 Sutter Street
San Francisco, CA 94109
United States
pba@pbagalleries.com
+1 (0)415 9892665
+1 (0)415 9891664
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