Catalogue of the Rare Astronomical Books in the San Diego State Library

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Lot #127Catalogue of the Rare Astronomical Books in the San Diego State Library

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Title:

Catalogue of the Rare Astronomical Books in the San Diego State Library

Author:

Kenney, Louis

Place Published:

San Diego

Publisher:

Friends of the Malcolm A. Love Library

Date Published:

1988

Description:

335, [1] pp. Introduction by Oswen Gingerich. Illustrated throughout with facimiles of title-pages, illustrations, etc.; pictorial endpapers. 12x9¼, red cloth decorated & lettered in gilt, slipcase. No. 59 of 1000 copies. First Edition.

A detailed catalogue of 211 important early books on astronomy, with a profusion of facsimile illustrations.

Condition:

Spine faded; very good or better.

Item#:

122401
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