The Story of the Heavens

Sir Robert Stawell Ball

Published by Cassell and Company, Limited, London, 1897

About this Item

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. Seller Inventory # 874M11

Bibliographic Details

Title: The Story of the Heavens

Publisher: Cassell and Company, Limited, London

Publication Date: 1897

Binding: Leather

Illustrator: Not Stated

Condition: Very Good

Book Type: book