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London: Lovell Reeve and Co., 1867. First edition. Cloth. Very Good Indeed. 8" by 5.5". None. A very rare and well preserved first edition guide to falling stars by British scientist and violinist T.L. Phipson. This very scarce guide to all that falls to our earth from space, written by celebrated British scientist and violinist Thomas Lamb Phipson, compiles a popular exposition of the subject matter, taken from the author's astronomical observations and other scientific findings of the time, presented in an easily understood work designed for the general population. First edition. With monochrome vignette illustrations throughout. A wonderful introduction to the science behind falling stars, Phipson's 'Meteors, Aerolites, And Falling Stars' brought the enchanting world of space down to an eager layman audience. In the publisher's original cloth binding, with gilt stamped decoration to the front board. Externally, generally very smart, with shelf wear to the head and tail of the spine and… Read More