The New Guide to the Stars by Patrick Moore - 1976-01

New York, W. W. Norton 1976.. Very Good/Very Good. Octavo, hardcover, near fine in near fine black pictorial dj. A general account of stellar astronomy, with emphasis upon the observational aspect. There are no new theories or world-shattering pronouncements. so the book will be of absolutely no interest to the well-informed reader; but that it may help introduce some beginners to the wonders of the night sky. The original edition was published in 1960. Quasars, pulsars and black holes, for instance, were unknown when the book first came out. 251 pp. including index. Illustrated throughout with diagrams and photos.

New York, NY: W W Norton & Co Inc, 1974. 1st Ed 1st Pr. Edge wear, scratches on front cover, overall content excellent. Hardbound. 8vo. 66 Pgs.. Nr Fine. The New Guide To The Stars by Patrick Moore. Published by W W Norton & Co Inc, New York, NY, 1974. 1st Edition 1st Printing. Hardbound. No DJ. Size 8vo (up to 9-1/2'' tall). Condition: Nr Fine. Edge wear, scratches on front cover, overall content excellent. 251 Pgs. ISBN 0393064069. LCCN 75-20381. To introduce some beginners to the wonders of the night sky, this book gives a general account of stellar astronomy, with emphasis upon the observational aspect. Illustrated with drawings and black and white photographs. Description text copyright 2006 BooksForComfort. Item ID 11665.

New York: W.W. Norton & Co., Inc, 1974. Hardcover. Very Good/Very Good. First edition. Very good in an about Very good dustwrapper; Book shows very light staining of panels, bumping of corners/ends, dustwrapper shows staining, yellowing of whites, scratch on front panel, flaring of front flap. Please Note: This book has been transferred to Between the Covers from another database and might not be described to our usual standards. Please inquire for more detailed condition information.

New York: W.W. Norton & Co., Inc, 1971. Hardcover. Near Fine/Near Fine. Fourth printing. 224pp. Black and white illustrations. A little foxing on the foredge else fine in about fine dustwrapper.

hardcover. Good. Access codes and supplements are not guaranteed with used items. May be an ex-library book.