Brown, pebbled cloth with wear on edges, corners and surface -- see scan. Interior has even aging. Spine is lightly sunned. Binding is square and secure. ; B&W Illustrations with Star Charts in rear; 12mo 7" - 7½" tall; 284 + Star Charts pages; This book seems to have been aimed at the lay audience, who might take up astronomy as a hobby. Not sure of the edition. The first edition of this work seems to come from the 1870's. Seller Inventory # 13856

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Title: Recreations in Astronomy with Directions for...

Publisher: Chautauqua Press, New York

Publication Date: 1887

Binding: Hardcover

Condition: with no dust jacket

Dust Jacket Condition: No Dust Jacket

Edition: 1st Edition

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