Catalogue of the Rare Astronomical Books in the San Diego State University Library . . . Introduction by Owen Gingerich.
by KENNEY, Louis A
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San Diego:: San Diego State University, 1988., 1988. 4to. 335 pp. Frontis., list of 211 items, numerous photos & illus. (some color), index. Gilt stamped pictorial maroon cloth. Maroon cloth slip case. FINE. LIMITED EDITION of 1000 numbered copies. Descriptive bibliography of 211 rare astronomical works, lavishly illustrated throughout with images from such rare works as Copernicus' De Revolutionibus Orbium Coelestium of 1566, and Sacro Bosco's Sphaera Mundi of 1485. A vital and handsome reference work. ISBN: 029596801x
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- Jeff Weber Rare Books (CH)
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- Title
- Catalogue of the Rare Astronomical Books in the San Diego State University Library . . . Introduction by Owen Gingerich.
- Author
- KENNEY, Louis A
- Book Condition
- Used
- Binding
- Hardcover
- ISBN 10
- 029596801X
- ISBN 13
- 9780295968018
- Publisher
- San Diego State University, 1988.
- Place of Publication
- San Diego:
- Date Published
- 1988
- Keywords
- Bibliography
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