Uniform Edition. The Solar System: With Moral and Religious Reflections in Reference to the Wonders Therein Displayed.

Thomas Dick

Published by E.C. & J. Biddle, Philadelphia, 1848

About this Item

Uniform Edition. The Solar System: With Moral and Religious Reflections in Reference to the Wonders Therein Displayed. By Thomas Dick and printed in Philadelphia by E.C. & J. Biddle. 1848, 235 and 112 pp, 7.5 x 5 , 8vo, hardcover black cloth. In overall good condition, with sticker remnants, rubbing and wear to boards and spine. Minor loss and regluing to head and heel of spine. Light hinge wear towards front of book. First part of boo filled with occasional black-and-white illustrations. Light staining to edges and corners of some pages. General age-related toning to pages, along with periodic foxing and wear. Please see photographs and ask any questions prior to purchasing. A scarce piece by British minister and scientist Thomas Dick (1774-1857), an astronomer and writer who argued for a harmony between religion and astronomy. A nice piece for reference that showcases astronomical thought and development in the mid-19th Century. Part of a larger series. COLN1848ABEA-0823-aj0380.

Seller Inventory # COLN1848ABEA-0823-aj0380

Bibliographic Details

• Title: Uniform Edition. The Solar System: With Moral and Religious Reflections in Reference to the Wonders Therein Displayed.
• Publisher: E.C. & J. Biddle, Philadelphia
• Publication Date: 1848
• Binding: Hardcover
• Condition: Good
• Dust Jacket Condition: No Jacket
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