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Cloth. Condition: Very Good. [4], v, 343, [1] pages plus 3 plates. 8vo. Blue cloth. Volume 2 ONLY. Herschel's personal copy, with the Herschel Collingwood Library stamps on title, half-title, and first pages. From the library of previous owner Dr. Sydney Ross's with his book ticket on front pastedown. An uncut, unopened copy. Binding sound with overall wear. Bumped corners, rubbing to the extremities. Plates are marked Plate II, IV, and VII as called for on the index of plates opposite page 344. Laid in is typed card with the book's information as found in other books from the Herschel collection handled by Ross. Cloth. The second volume ONLY of the Russian translation of Sir John Herschel's 'Outlines of Astronomy'. Ross, in his Catalogue of the Herschel Library notes only the 1863 edition in 2 volumes (#1505). Rare. Previous owner "Sydney Ross, leading chemist and bibliophile, was a former Professor of Colloid Science at Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute, Troy, New York, and founder, and until his death, and president of the James Clerk Maxwell Foundation.From early in life Ross had developed a deep interest in the history of science, a notable publication being Nineteenth-Century Attitudes: Men of Science (Kluwer, 1991). This comprised erudite essays on the word "scientist", Volta potential, electro-magnetic induction, electro-chemistry, and work of Faraday and Herschel. Using their example, also that of Babbage, Davy, Dalton, Darwin, Cavendish, Leslie, Whewell, Maxwell and others, Ross added knowledge and provided a masterly demonstration of the transition to professionalism in science.Another history publication in 2001, one that evoked an inspiring lecture to the Edinburgh Bibliographical Society, was his 590-page annotated Catalogue of the Herschel Library of astronomers William and John Herschel, many of the books which he had bought at auction in 1958.Ross's main interest latterly was in promoting the life and work of James Clerk Maxwell and in 1977 he became founder chairman of the James Clerk Maxwell Foundation which in 1987 acquired and developed Maxwell's birthplace at 14 India Street, Edinburgh, as a mathematical study centre." (obituary in the Scotsman, 21st Feb 2014) REFERENCES AND FURTHER READING: Herschel, Isabella, Ross, Sydney (editor). "The catalogue of the Herschel Library : being a catalogue of the books owned by Sir William Herschel, Kt. and by his son Sir John F.W. Herschel, Bart." Troy, NY : Printed for the editor, 2001.

Leather Bound. Condition: New. Language: Russian. Language: Russian. Presenting an Exquisite Leather-Bound Edition, expertly crafted with Original Natural Leather that gracefully adorns the spine and corners. The allure continues with Golden Leaf Printing that adds a touch of elegance, while Hand Embossing on the rounded spine lends an artistic flair. This masterpiece has been meticulously reprinted in 2025, utilizing the invaluable guidance of the original edition published many years ago in 1846. The contents of this book are presented in classic black and white. Its durability is ensured through a meticulous sewing binding technique, enhancing its longevity. Imprinted on top-tier quality paper. A team of professionals has expertly processed each page, delicately preserving its content without alteration. Due to the vintage nature of these books, every page has been manually restored for legibility. However, in certain instances, occasional blurriness, missing segments, or faint black spots might persist. We sincerely hope for your understanding of the challenges we faced with these books. Recognizing their significance for readers seeking insight into our historical treasure, we've diligently restored and reissued them. Our intention is to offer this valuable resource once again. We eagerly await your feedback, hoping that you'll find it appealing and will generously share your thoughts and recommendations. Lang: - Russian, Pages:- 202, Print on Demand. If it is a multi-volume set, then it is only a single volume. We are specialised in Customisation of books, if you wish to opt different color leather binding, you may contact us. This service is chargeable. Product Disclaimer: Kindly be informed that, owing to the inherent nature of leather as a natural material, minor discolorations or textural variations may be perceptible. Explore the FOLIO EDITION (12x19 Inches): Available Upon Request. 202 202.