Author: BICKERTON, PROFESSOR A W
Title: A New Story of the Stars; No. 1 The History and Scope of the Story; Reply to the Critics, No. 2 the General Problem of Stellar Collision; Opinions of the Press
Description: Christchurch, New Zealand, Whitcombe & Tombs; Bickerton Brothers. 1900, First Edition Thus. Hard Cover, 12mo - over 6¾" - 7¾" tall. Professor Alexander William Bickerton (1842 - 1929) was the first professor of Chemistry at Canterbury College (later University). He is best known for teaching and mentoring Ernest Rutherford. This contains his partial impact theory explaining the describing the partial collision of two stars and the temporary creation of a bright third star as a consequence. CONDITION Not dated (1900? NZNB B818) Blue papered bds with Navy silk moire spine, series of two phamphlets published between for the newspapers1894 and 1896, bound together and reissued as a set with additions in 1900. pp 87, 20, 16, 22 & 6 with illus.Reply to critics is bound in reversed. Rusty mark to front o/w clean and unworn, note to front ep explaining reversed text o/w very bright and clean. Near Fine.
Keywords: Astronomy
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Title: A New Story of the Stars; No. 1 The History and Scope of the Story; Reply to the Critics, No. 2 the General Problem of Stellar Collision; Opinions of the Press
Description: Christchurch, New Zealand, Whitcombe & Tombs; Bickerton Brothers. 1900, First Edition Thus. Hard Cover, 12mo - over 6¾" - 7¾" tall. Professor Alexander William Bickerton (1842 - 1929) was the first professor of Chemistry at Canterbury College (later University). He is best known for teaching and mentoring Ernest Rutherford. This contains his partial impact theory explaining the describing the partial collision of two stars and the temporary creation of a bright third star as a consequence. CONDITION Not dated (1900? NZNB B818) Blue papered bds with Navy silk moire spine, series of two phamphlets published between for the newspapers1894 and 1896, bound together and reissued as a set with additions in 1900. pp 87, 20, 16, 22 & 6 with illus.Reply to critics is bound in reversed. Rusty mark to front o/w clean and unworn, note to front ep explaining reversed text o/w very bright and clean. Near Fine.
Keywords: Astronomy
Price: US$ 165.00 Seller: Ariel Books
- Book number: 15455
- Book number: 15455
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