The Printed Catalogues of the Library of the Royal Astronomical Society. Books, Pamphlets, Journals, & Manuscripts. by Luther, Paul, 1946-

Mansfield Centre, Conn., Martino Pub., 2007. Published for Paul Luther. Hard Cover. Two volumes: Volume 1, A-K, (iv), viii, 1-511 p.; Volume 2, L-Z, (iv), 513-1048 p. Title continues: "from 1450 to 1940. Transcribed, Composed, and Edited by Paul Luther." "Catalogue of the Library Compiled to June 1884; Supplementary Catalogue, June 1884 to June 1898; Supplementary Catalogue [with additions], June 1898 to June1925; Yearly Notices of Additions, June 1925 to 1940; Catalogue of the Grove-Hills Library. Luther's compilation is an exhaustive new bibliography on the literature of astronomy. It records over 4000 authors and 15,000 titles, with an additional 3000 new cross-references. Most authors are recorded with full names, dates of birth and death, and the authorities for that information. Most titles are recorded with the approximate size of the book, place of publication and date of publication. Special care has been taken to record titles by obscure minor figures, meteorological titles, and unconventional titles. The inclusion of serial offprints gives a breadth to the listings which has yet to be approached by the offerings of online catalogues. The work has been compiled with attention to detail and has taken several years to complete. For the first time the holdings of the Royal Astronomical Society have been brought up to date and augmented for the student of the historical literature of astronomy. Stock#42711x. Fine / new from publisher; no dj, as issued.