A New Popular Star Atlas (Epoch 1950) 16 Maps: Covering the Whole Heavens, and Showing Stars Down to Magnitude 51/2, Also Nebulae Visible in Field Glasses; with Descriptive Lists of Selected Interesting Objects Relative to Each Map

Edinburgh , Gall and Inglis , 1950. First edition. Cloth. The very scarce first edition of this popular star map series for the amateur astronomer. The first edition, first impression.In the publisher's original cloth boards. This Gall & Inglis star atlas offers as a guide to observing constellations with the naked eye, showing stars down to magnitude 5 and 1/2. With descriptive lists of selected interesting objects relative to each map. Collated, complete with sixteen double-page maps. In the original cloth binding. Externally, smart with darkening to the spine and marks to the boards. Bookplate of P. Pollak to the front pastedown. Internally, generally firmly bound. With a couple instances of amateur reinforcements made to the binding. Pages are bright and generally clean, with the odd spot. Owner's ink inscription to the bottom of Maps 1 and 6. Good . Ill.: Not Stated. Good .

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Book number: 939Y18

Catalogue: Astronomy & Cosmology

Keywords: A New Popular Star Atlas Maps Stars Astronomy Maps Not Stated

Anonymous

Philip&Apos;S Planisphere: Shows the Principal Stars Visible for Every Hour in the Year for Latitude 51. 5 N, Canada, Northern Europe

London, George Philip and Son, Ltd, 1982 . Hardback. A very scarce 1982 Philips' Planisphere for latitude 51.5 N, for Canada and Northern Europe. A delightful aid for the study of the night sky. A simple device for the recognition of the brightest stars and constellations seen from latitude 51.5 N.A useful moveable guide to reading the stars, an invaluable aid for stargazers. The first planisphere is thought to have been made in 1624 by German astronomer Jacob Bartsch.  The days of the year are marked on the outer portion of the star chart, and hours of the day and night along the edge of the overlay. The stars visible at a particular date and time can be seen through the elliptical aperture in the overlay, by aligning the disk and the overlay accordingly.To the rear of the planisphere are instructions for its use in English, French, German and Danish.Constructed out of two rotating volvelles.In exceptional condition. Consisting of two rotating plastic volvelles. Externally, excellent. Rotating mechanism in full working order. Exceptionally bright to the reverse. Fine . Ill.: Not Stated. Fine .

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Book number: 914F4

Catalogue: Astronomy & Cosmology

Keywords: Philips Planisphere Latitude 51.5 North planisphere astronomy stars planisphere Not Stated

Anonymous

Sterrenkaart

Netherlands, Not Stated, c1950 . Hardback. A very scarce twentieth century Dutch planisphere, in full working order. A delightful aid for the study of the night sky. In the original Dutch.A very scarce planisphere, a moveable guide to reading the stars, and an invaluable aid for stargazers. The first planisphere is thought to have been made in 1624, by German astronomer Jacob Bartsch. The days and months of the year are marked on the outer portion of the work, with the constellations visible at a particular date and time visible through the elliptical plastic aperture in the overlay.Moving portions are in full working order.A small hole to the head of the work appears to indicate that this planisphere was intended to be used as a decorative wall hanging. In the publisher's original binding, with two paper covered boards connected by a metal stud and thus revolving, and with a plastic aperture to the front board. Spotting to front board, which is lightly age toned. Small 1" closed tear to the plastic. Moving parts in full working order. Light handling marks to head and tail of rear board. Very Good Indeed . Ill.: Not Stated. Very Good Indeed .

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Book number: 914F7

Catalogue: Astronomy & Cosmology

Keywords: planisphere dutch astronomy cosmology dutch Not Stated

Alice A. Bailey

Esoteric Astrology: Volume III - a Treatise on the Seven Rays

New York, Lucis Publishing Company, 1976 . Paperback. The third paperback edition of this fascinating study of esoteric, or soul-centered astrology, written by Alice Bailey. The third paperback edition of the work. First published in 1951. Bound in the publisher's original paper wraps.Written by theosophical author, Alice Bailey, who was known for her works surrounding astrology, being one of the first in her field to coin the term 'New Age&apos. In this intriguing astrological work Bailey explores the esoteric, or soul-centered, side of astrology, focusing on the spiritual causes behind the science. With chapters on The Zodiac, The Science of Triangles, The Rays, Constellations and Planets, and much more.Volume III from Bailey's series 'A Treatise on the Seven Rays', comprised of five works surrounding esoteric psychology, astrology and healing, published between 1936 and 1960. Bound in the publisher's original paper wraps. Externally, excellent, with minor shelf wear and the odd crease. A touch of sunning to the spine. Internally, firmly bound with bright, clean pages. Near Fine . Ill.: None. Near Fine .

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Book number: 901Q10

Catalogue: Astronomy & Cosmology

Keywords: Alice Bailey Esoteric Astrology astrology A treatise on the seven rays Esoteric Astrology None

Sir Robert Stawell Ball

Elements of Astronomy

London, Longmans, Green and Co, 1903. Leather. A very scare edition of this education text on astronomy. A new impression of this work. Originally published in 1800. Dated from JISC. This edition is bound in a beautifully prize binding with the Wailingford Grammar school gilt crest on the front board. This educational text aims to break down some of the key elements of Astronomy. It is structured in a way that enables people to learn and build on their knowledge. The text is broken up with useful vignette scientific diagrams which help to explain the written theory. Handsomely bound in a calf prize binding. Gilt crest on the front board starting to fade. Externally very smart. Bookplate on the front pastedown clean. Internally firmly bound. Spotting to the first and last pages. Pages bright and clean. Very Good . Ill.: None. Very Good .

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Book number: 876V29

Catalogue: Astronomy & Cosmology

Keywords: Astronomy Science Observation Science None

Sir Robert Stawell Ball

The Story of the Heavens

London, Cassell and Company, Limited, 1897. Leather. A new and revised edition of this fascinating work on astronomy, by the Irish astronomer Sir Robert Stawell Ball. The new and revised edition of this work in a full calf binding, with gilt detailing to the boards, spine and square. Marbled to the edges. Binder's stamp of Relfe Brothers to the verso of the front free end paper. Prize bookplate to the front paste down. Illustrated with 18 plates, a few in colour, and numerous engravings in the text. Collated, complete. Sir Robert Stawell Ball (1840-1913) was an Irish astronomer who founded screw theory. In this work, he provides a detailed study of the history and arrangement of the solar system, including planets, distant suns, and comets, and the physics of heat and light. In a full calf binding. Externally fairly smart, with rubbing to the spine, joints and extremities. Internally, firmly bound. Pages are bright with the odd spot throughout. Very Good . Ill.: Not Stated. Very Good .

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Book number: 874M11

Catalogue: Astronomy & Cosmology

Keywords: Astronomy Solar system Sir Robert Stawell Ball Solar system Not Stated

Sir Robert Stawell Ball

The Story of the Heavens

London, Cassell & Company, Limited, 1891-1893. Vellum. A smart two volume set of this fascinating astronomical work from Irish astronomer Sir Robert Stawell Ball. Complete in two volumes. New and revised edition. Illustrated with eighteen plates and numerous in-text figures across the two volumes and a large fold-out figure to the pocket at the rear of volume two. Collated complete. Written in a simple style to encourage a wider audience, this work explores important astronomical queries, with chapters on: the astronomical observatory, the sun, the moon, the solar system, gravitation, comets, shooting stars, clusters and nebulae, the tides, and much more. This work is mentioned in the "Ithaca" chapter of Ulysses (1922) by James Joyce. Written by Sir Robert Stawell Ball, an Irish astronomer who was Royal Astronomer of Ireland at Dunsink Observatory, and founded the Screw Theory. Bound in half vellum with cloth covered boards. Externally, smart with light wear to the extremities and fading to the spines. Boards cocked, particularly to volume one. Internally, firmly bound. Pages are very bright with light scattered spotting. Further spotting to the endpapers with a contemporary ink inscription to the front endpaper. Very Good . Ill.: Not Stated. Very Good .

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Book number: 952T59

Catalogue: Astronomy & Cosmology

Keywords: Story Heavens Ball Astronomy Heavens Not Stated

John Brady

Cabis Calendaria; or, a Compendious Analysis of the Calendar: Illustrated with Ecclesiastical, Historical, and Classical Anecdotes

London, Longman, Hurst, Rees, Orme, and Brown, 1812. Leather. An interesting analysis of the calendar, looking at the different saint's day, historic days, and royal births and coronations. Complete in two volumes. John Brady's look at the history of significant days of the year, including saints days, days of coronation and royal births, and historic dates, such as the day of the Great Fire of London in 1666. This includes a history on Saint Barnabas, Saint Alban, Saint John the Baptist, and Saint Peter. Also included is the coronation of King George III, the birthday of the Prince of Wales, and a note of the longest day of the year. Brady was a clerk who also wrote 'The Credulity of our Forefathers' and 'Varieties of Literature&apos. With seven plates to Volume I. With an errata to Volume I. Book plate to the front pastedowns, 'Samuel R. Block&apos. Bookseller label to the bottom of the front pastedowns, 'B. H. Blackwell LTD Booksellers, 48-51 Broad Street Oxford, England&apos. In the original half crushed morocco binding with paper to the boards. Externally, sound. The odd mark and rubbing to the boards. The odd light spot to the boards. Bumping to the head and tail of the spine and to the extremities. Rubbing to the extremities has caused a little loss. Light tidemarks to the head of the front boards. Slight rubbing to the spine. Head of spine to Volume I is lifting but remains firm. Head of spine to Volume II is lightly lifting but remains firm. Book plate to the front pastedowns, 'Samuel R. Block&apos. Bookseller label to the bottom of the front pastedowns, 'B. H. Blackwell LTD Booksellers, 48-51 Broad Street Oxford, England&apos. Offsetting to the recto to the front endpaper. Front hinges are starting but firm. Rear hinge of Volume II is weak. Internally, firmly bound. Pages are bright and generally clean, with the odd scattered spot and handling mark throughout. Light offsetting to some pages due to plates in Volume I. Good . Ill.: None. Good .

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Book number: 606P5

Catalogue: Astronomy & Cosmology

Keywords: calendar john brady moon john brady None

Agnes M. Clerke [Agnes Mary Clerke]

Problems in Astrophysics

London, Adam & Charles Black, 1903. First edition. Cloth. This uncommon first edition of an illustrated overview of the problems in astrophysics by the celebrated astronomer Mary Agnes Clerke, full bound in the original publisher' cloth. The first edition, first impression of the work, with no further editions or impressions stated.With thirty-one monochrome plate illustrations including a frontispiece photograph of the η Argûs nebula taken by Sir David Gill in March 1892, in addition to fifty vignette illustrations. Collated complete.Uncommon.Agnes Mary Clarke was an Irish astronomer and writer who, with her brother in 1890, was a founding member of the British Astronomical Association. She was also elected an honorary member of the Royal Astronomical Society in 1903, a rank which had previously only been attained by three other women: Caroline Herschel, Mary Somerville, and Anne Sheepshanks. Problems in Astrophysics aimed to stimulate progress within the field of astrophysics and offer an account of its present state at the end of the nineteenth century. It includes specific chapters on the progress of solar physics, the progress of sidereal physics, dark stars, and double nebulae. In the original publisher's full cloth binding. Externally, smart with some minor handling marks and slight bumping to the head and tail of the spine and to the extremities. Front hinge failed, rear hinge starting. Some offsetting to the free endpapers. Internally, generally firmly bound. Pages are lightly age toned with moderate foxing throughout and some pencil annotations, however are generally clean. Good . Ill.: Not Stated. Good .

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Book number: 939E3

Catalogue: Astronomy & Cosmology

Keywords: Astronomy Agnes Mary Clerke Royal Astronomical Society Agnes Mary Clerke Not Stated

Agnes M. Clerke [Agnes Mary Clerke]

The System of the Stars

London, Adam & Charles Black, 1905. Cloth. This uncommon second edition of a major work by the celebrated astronomer Agnes Mary Clerke, one of the first publications to be illustrated with astrophotography, in the original publisher's full cloth binding. The second edition of the work, with the work having been first published in 1890.Magnificently illustrated with twenty monochrome plates including a monochrome folding photographic chart of the Pleiades by MM. Paul and Prosper Henry containing 2326 Stars as the frontispiece, in addition to thirty-eight monochrome vignettes. Collated complete. This work was one of the first publications to be illustrated with astrophotography, and contains five astronomical photographs of nebulae.This copy with a bookplate that reads; "O libri, soli liberales et liberi, commodissimi magistri, qui omni petenti tribuitis, qui omnes manumittitis vobis sedulo servientes, Vos Arca Noe! Vos vera Scala Jacob!" ("O books, only liberal and free, most convenient teachers, who give to all who ask, who hand over all to serve you diligently, you Noah's Ark! You are the real Jacob's Ladder!") to the front pastedown, in addition to the bookplate of Otto Vernon Darbishire to the recto of the front free endpaper. Otto Vernon Darbishire (1870-1934) was a British botanist who specialised in the study of marine algae and lichens. An uncommon work.Agnes Mary Clarke was an Irish astronomer and writer who, with her brother in 1890, was a founding member of the British Astronomical Association. She was also elected an honorary member of the Royal Astronomical Society in 1903, a rank which had previously only been attained by three other women: Caroline Herschel, Mary Somerville, and Anne Sheepshanks. The System of the Stars is a fascinating work which was published with the intention of educating the general public on progress made in the field of sidereal astronomy during the nineteenth century. It also argues that the natural beauty and symmetry of the universe revealed through astrophotography points to the existence of a creator. In the original publisher's full cloth binding. Externally, generally smart with a few small areas of loss to the cloth in addition to one fractional chip to the board beneath, and a few minor handling marks. Slight bumping to the head and tail of the spine and to the extremities. Front hinge strained, with the front free endpaper coming away from the backstrip. Bookplate to the front pastedown and to the recto of front free endpaper. Gift inscription "O. V. Darbishire from R. D. D. 14/10/06" to half title page. Internally, binding is slightly strained. Pages are generally clean with some age toning, moderate foxing, and a few marginal closed tears throughout. A copy that is overall very good given the scarcity of the work. Very Good . Ill.: Not Stated. Very Good .

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Book number: 938E16

Catalogue: Astronomy & Cosmology

Keywords: Astronomy Space Stars Science Books Space Not Stated

Heather Couper; David Pelham

The Universe

London, Century Publishing, 1985. First edition. Hardback. The first edition of this beautiful pop-up book exploring the universe, signed by the noted astronomer Heather Couper. The first edition.Signed by the author, noted astronomer Heather Couper. A beautiful pop-up book exploring space, a striking educational work on astronomy, colourfully depicted with vivid pop-ups and moveable pieces.Pop-ups and moveable pieces are complete and in full working order.Collated, complete.By Heather Couper and David Pelham. In the original publisher's paper covered boards. Externally, smart. A few light marks to the boards and spine. Internally, firmly bound. Pages are bright and clean. Pop-ups are complete and in full working order. Fine . Ill.: Not Stated. Fine .

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Book number: 915P24

Catalogue: Astronomy & Cosmology

Keywords: The Universe space heather couper david pelham space Not Stated

William F. Denning

Telescopic Work for Starlight Evenings

London, Taylor and Francis , 1891. First edition. Cloth. A very scarce copy of the first edition of William F Denning's work concerned with astronomy, complete with all leaves of plates. The first edition of this work, a very scarce copy rarely seen on the market. William F. Denning's handbook to telescopic work, with instructions and reflections on viewing different plates and astronomical occurrences, from articles first published in the 'Journal of the Liverpool Astronomical Society.' Illustrated with a frontispiece, one plate, and numerous further illustrations in text. Collated, complete.Denning was an amateur astronomer, successful despite his lack of formal scientific training. His best known work is consists of catlogues of meteor radiants, observations of Jupiter's red spot, and the discovery of the five comets.  Rebound in library full cloth with library shelf numbers in gilt to spine. Externally generally smart with shelf wear, bumped to head and tail of spine and extremities, marks to boards, back strip darkened. Library bookplates and usual stamps throughout, particularly affecting title page. Internally, firmly bound. Pages generally clean throughout. Good . Ill.: Not Stated. Good .

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Book number: 844A16

Catalogue: Astronomy & Cosmology

Keywords: astronomy telescopic work first editions telescopic work Not Stated

Dr. H. Kern [editor]

The Aryabhatiya, with Commentary Bhatadipika of Paramadicvara

Osnabruck, Biblio Verlag, 1973. Paperback. A scarce reprint of the 1874 edition of the Aryabhatiya, with original Sanskrit passages. Reprint of the 1874 edition. Scarce edition. With passages in the original Sanskrit. The only known surviving work of the Indian mathematician Aryabhata, a Sanskrit astronomical treatise composed around 510CE. Edited by Dr Johan Hendrik Caspar Kern, a Dutch linguist and Orientalist. In the original paper wraps. Externally, very smart with light shelf wear and sunning to the extremities. Internally, firmly bound. Pages are very bright and clean throughout. Near Fine . Ill.: None. Near Fine .

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Book number: 862T77

Catalogue: Astronomy & Cosmology

Keywords: Aryabhatiya Bhatadipika Paramadicvara Kern Bhatadipika None

Patrick Moore [editor]

Practical Amateur Astronomy

London, Lutterworth Press, 1963. First edition. Hardback. This scarce first edition, first impression of an invaluable, illustrated guide to the science of astronomy for amateurs, with the original unclipped dust wrapper. The first edition, first impression of the work.Volume IV from the Amateur Astronomer's Library.With the original unclipped dust wrapper.Includes twenty four monochrome plate illustrations in addition to ten charts and more than fifty line diagrams. Collated complete. Among the plates included in the work are the photographs captured by Horace Edward Stafford Dall on 21st April 1956 of Jupiter showing a very rare triple shadow transit of Io, Ganymede and Callisto. H. E. Dall was a major figure in the field of planetary photography between the 1940s and 1970s. Scarce.This is an invaluable amateur guide to astronomy edited by the beloved amateur astronomer Sir Patrick Alfred Caldwell-Moore. Moore was co-founder and president of the Society for Popular Astronomy and published a number of significant works on astronomy, however remains most famous for having been the permanent host of the BBC television series The Sky at Night from 1957 until his death in 2012. His Practical Amateur Astronomy seeks to encourage other serious amateurs to devote themselves to the field and includes specific chapters on astronomical recording, lunar observation, the Aurora, and radio astronomy. Full bound in the original publisher's paper wraps. Externally, very excellent with just a touch of bumping to the head and tail of the spine and to the extremities. Wrapper is lightly age toned with a few minor handling marks to its rear and some edgewear, including a few closed tears. Internally, firmly bound. Pages are a trifle age toned, however are generally bright and clean barring a couple of small marks. Near Fine . Ill.: L. F. Ball [illustrator]; H. E. Dall, W. M. Baxter, and, N. D. Wright [photographers]. Near Fine/Very Good Indeed.

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Book number: 939E11

Catalogue: Astronomy & Cosmology

Keywords: Astronomy Science Space Observation Science L. F. Ball [illustrator]; H. E. Dall, W. M. Baxter, and, N. D. Wright [photographers]

Charles Emmanuel

Four Works by Charles Emmanuel

Paris, Lemoine; Leiber Editeur; A. Bourdilliat et Cie; L'Aueter, 1851-60. Leather. A collection of four French scientific works by Charles Emmanuel, looking at the Earth and the skies, including a signed letter from the author. A selection of four very scarce works by Charles Emmanuel bound in one volume.Signed letter from Emmanuel bound before the first work, written in French, dated 31st July 1865.In the original French.Four scientific works by Charles Emmanuel.Illustrated with the occasional in-text engraving.With a half-title to each work.This volume includes:'Astronomie Nouvelle, ou, Erreurs des Astronomies', published in 1851. 'Conferences Astronomiques', published in 1860.'Les Deviations du Pendule et le Mouvement de la Terre', published in 1860. 'La Camarilla Scientifique, Lettre a M. la Verrier', published in 1865. In a quarter morocco binding with cloth to the boards. Externally, generally smart. Leather is a little rubbed, with lighter rubbed to the boards. Minor bumping to the extremities. A small amount of loss to the head and tail of the spine. Front hinge is starting but firm. Front endpaper is working loose. Letter from the author bound after the front endpaper. Internally, firmly bound. Pages are a little age-toned with the occasional spot. Tide mark to the head of 'Conferences Astronomiques&apos. Ink inscription to the reverse of the half-title of 'Conferences Astronomiques&apos. Very Good . Ill.: None. Very Good .

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Book number: 860P11

Catalogue: Astronomy & Cosmology

Keywords: Four Works by Charles Emmanuel charles emmanuel astronomie nouvelle Conferences Astronomiques charles emmanuel None