Letters on Astronomy. Addressed to a Lady: in which the Elements of the Science are Familiarly Explained in Connection with its Literary History.

Denison Olmsted, LL.D.

Published by New York: Harper Bros., 1849

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8vo. iv, 419, [12] (adverts) pp. With numerous engravings throughout, including frontis, and many tissue-guarded plates and engravings in text. In a recent half-calf, with green patterned sand-grain cloth sides and morocco letter-pieces gilt. With a neat manuscript observation and ownership dedication of Lucy Anne Wilkes Montreal Oct.20. 1852 on ffep. Ink-stain to running title and first two rows of text (still legible) on leaf 85/86. A most-handsome copy of this excellent introduction, for those of an enquiring mind of either sex.

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Bibliographic Details

• Title: Letters on Astronomy. Addressed to a Lady: in which the Elements of the Science are Familiarly Explained in Connection with its Literary History.
• Publisher: New York: Harper Bros.
• Publication Date: 1849
• Binding: Hardcover
• Condition: Very Good