Astronomical and Geographical Essays
by Adams, George
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About This Item
London: Printed By R. Hindmarsh and Sold By the Author, 1795. 3d Edition. Containing, I. A full and comprehensive view, on a new plan, of the general principles of astronomy. II. The use of the celestial and terrestrial globes, exemplified in a greater variety of problems, than are to be found in any other work. III. The description and use of the most improved planetarium, tellurian, and lunarium. IV. An introduction to practical astronomy. xx, 597p., plus with 16 folded plates at the end, b/w front. plates, bound in red half-leather with gilt spine trim and lettering, marbled boards. Bookplate and two signatures of former owner Henry Ibbetson.
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- Hackenberg Booksellers ABAA (US)
- Bookseller's Inventory #
- 050482
- Title
- Astronomical and Geographical Essays
- Author
- Adams, George
- Book Condition
- Used
- Quantity Available
- 1
- Edition
- 3d Edition
- Publisher
- Printed By R. Hindmarsh and Sold By the Author
- Place of Publication
- London
- Date Published
- 1795
- Keywords
- Astronomy Globes Science Instruments
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