Author: Bernard le Bovier de Fontenelle; William Gardiner
Title: A Week&Apos;S Conversation on the Plurality of Worlds
Description: London, E. Curll, 1728. Leather. The second edition of William Gardiner's translation of Fontenelle's important early astronomical work, an early work of the Age of the Enlightenment. The second edition of this work translated by William Gardiner.ESTC citation number N25366.A popular early science work on cosmic pluralism, a fascinating work on astronomy.This was Fontenelle's most famous work, and indeed was one of the first major works of the Age of Enlightenment.Fontenelle is known for his accessible treatment of scientific subjects during the beginnings of the Age of Enlightenment.Bound without the frontispiece, and pages 197-200, two leaves of text in total. In a full calf binding. Externally, generally smart, boards and spine are rubbed. Some bumping to the spine and extremities, with a small amount of loss to the head and tail of the spine. Joints are starting. Hinges are weak. Internally, firmly bound. Pages are age-toned with some odd spots. Bound without the frontispiece, and pages 197-200, two leaves of text in total. Last leaf, page 195/196, is torn with some loss. Good Only . Ill.: None. Good Only .

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