Harold Menzel (2 results)

Hardcover. Condition: Very Good. First Edition. First Edition, First Printing. Published by Real World Publishing, 1976. Quarto. Hardcover. Book is very good with very light toning to the page ends. Dust jacket is very good with a few tears and chips along the edges and shelf wear. A very good copy of this guide to the work and need of services from lawyers100% positive feedback. 30 day money back guarantee. NEXT DAY SHIPPING! Excellent customer service. Please email with any questions. All books packed carefully and ship with free delivery confirmation/tracking. All books come with free bookmarks. Ships from Sag Harbor, New York.

Cloth. Condition: Near Fine. Dust Jacket Condition: Very Good. Not Stated (illustrator). First edition. A set of three volumes on astronomy by three notable astronomers; Donald H. Menzel, Giorgio Abetti and Patrick Moore. A set of three works on astronomy in the publisher's original cloth bindings, with the original unclipped dust wrappers.Donald Howard Menzel (1901-1976) was an American theoretical astronomer and astrophysicist who discovered the physical properties of the solar chromosphere. In his book Our Sun, he recounts contemporary advances in solar research.Giorgio Abetti (1882-1982) was an Italian solar astronomer who led expeditions to observe solar eclipses to Siberia (1936) and Sudan (1952). In his history of astronomy, he gives an account of old and recent developments in research as well as brief biographies of astronomers.Sir Patrick Caldwell-Moore (1923-2012) was an English amateur astronomer who gained distinction as a writer, researcher, radio commentator and television presenter. His guide to amateur astronomy is essential reading for beginners, containing everything you need to know to start this fascinating hobby.This set comprises: Our Sun by Donald H. Menzel (1949, first edition) The History of Astronomy by Giorgio Abetti (1954, first edition) The Amateur Astronomer by Patrick Moore (1967, sixth revised edition) In the publisher's original cloth bindings, with the original unclipped dust wrappers. Externally, excellent. Internally, firmly bound. Pages are bright and clean except for offsetting to the end papers of 'History of Astronomy' and 'Amateur Astronomer'. Dust wrappers remain bright. Dust wrapper to 'Our Sun' is in two pieces but remains intact. Chipping to the dust wrappers for 'Our Sun' and 'History of Astronomy'. Tears to the spine and front of the wrap to 'Our Sun'. Offsetting to the fly leaves of 'History of Astronomy'. Loss to the rear of the wrap to 'Amateur Astronomer'. Near Fine. book.