Published by Trevor Philip & Sons Ltd; London, 2010
Seller: virtualrarities, San francisco, CA, U.S.A.
First Edition
Hardcover. Condition: Fine. Dust Jacket Condition: Fine. 1st Edition. Trevor Philip & Sons Ltd.; London. 2010. OVERSIZED FIRST EDITION HARDCOVER-- red cloth w/ bold intact gilt on front cover & spine-- in FINE Condition in FINE Dustjacket. INTERIOR PRISTINE: clean, tight, bright. Pictorial endpapers. A catalogue illustrating the history & grandeur of antique scientific instruments including globes, large to pocket-sized, planetariums, orreries, artilleries, & astronomical clocks. Includes the Davis Mars Orrery, the Tellurion Armillary, a fine miniature 'Grand Orrery' by Nairne & Blunt & a superb Portble Quadrant by John Bird. Photography by Keith Davey of Prudence Art Photographers. Contributors include Peter van der Krogt, Professor David Hughes & editor Packman. A gorgeous copy, suitable for gifting or collection. Carefully shipped in secure parcel.