Moore Patrick 1923 2012 (21 results)

First Edition. Fine cloth copy in an equally fine dw, now mylar-sleeved. Particularly and surprisingly well-preserved; tight, bright, clean and especially sharp-cornered.; 8vo 8" - 9" tall; 189 pages; Physical description: 189p. : illus. (some col. ), charts ; 26cm. Summary: The 21 stars of the first magnitude each have their own physical characteristics, and many have historical events and mythological legends associated with them. To be found in the northern and southern hemispheres, the stars are described in chapters devoted to each star. This book is illustrated in colour throughout, with photographs, solar system maps and diagrams, providing a panoramic view of some of the most interesting stars to be seen with the naked eye. Subjects: Nearby stars - Mythology. Stars, Brightest. Stars - Mythology. Constellations - Astronomy and scientific instruments. 3 Kg.

First Edition. Fine cloth copy in an equally fine dw, now mylar-sleeved. Particularly and surprisingly well-preserved; tight, bright, clean and especially sharp-cornered.; 8vo 8" - 9" tall; 189 pages; Physical description: 189p. : illus. (some col. ), charts ; 26cm. Summary: The 21 stars of the first magnitude each have their own physical characteristics, and many have historical events and mythological legends associated with them. To be found in the northern and southern hemispheres, the stars are described in chapters devoted to each star. This book is illustrated in colour throughout, with photographs, solar system maps and diagrams, providing a panoramic view of some of the most interesting stars to be seen with the naked eye. Subjects: Nearby stars - Mythology. Stars, Brightest. Stars - Mythology. Constellations - Astronomy and scientific instruments. 1 Kg.

No Binding. Condition: Near Fine-. Condition: Very Good + to New Fine. Postal First Day Cover, honoring Mt. Palomar, postmarked Aug. 30, 1948- SIGNED by Sir Patrick Moore: "All best wishes- Patrick Moore". Moore was an English amateur astronomer who attained prominence in that field as a writer, researcher, radio commentator and television presenter. Signed FDC.

No Binding. Condition: Very Good. 6" x 8 1/2" B&W photo (w/two folds) -- SIGNED (inscribed) by Sir Patrick Moore. He was an English amateur astronomer who attained prominence in that field as a writer, researcher, radio commentator and television presenter. SIGNED PHOTO.

Condition: Very Good. First edition hard back binding in publisher's original colour illustrated paper over boards. Quarto 10'' x 7½''. Contains 63 printed pages of text with monochrome illustrations and photographs throughout. Rubs to the spine ends and corners, age tanning to the end papers and in near Very Good condition, no dust wrapper. Member of the P.B.F.A. ASTRONOMY & COSMOLOGY.

Condition: Near Fine. First edition hard back binding in publisher's original black cloth covers, gilt lettering to spine, illustrated end papers. 8vo 9½" x 6¼" 162 pp ISBN 0710209487. Monochrome photographic illustrations on glossy silk art paper. Fine condition book in very near Fine condition dust wrapper with tiny rubs to top corners, not price clipped. Dust wrapper supplied in archival acetate film protection. Member of the P.B.F.A. ASTRONOMY & COSMOLOGY.

Condition: Near Fine. First edition hard back binding in publisher's original black paper covers, gilt title and author lettering to the spine. Quarto 10'' x 7¼''. Contains 121 printed pages of text monochrome illustrations and photographs throughout, astronomical charts to the end papers, British Astronomical Association Circular dated 1955 loosely enclosed. Minimal wear to the edges. Near Fine condition book in Fine condition colour photographic dust wrapper, not price clipped. Dust wrapper supplied in archive acetate film protection, this preserves and prolongs the life of the paper, it is not adhered to the book or to the dust wrapper. Member of the P.B.F.A. ISBN 085059667X ASTRONOMY & COSMOLOGY.

Condition: Fine. First edition hard back binding in publisher's original navy paper covers, gilt title and author lettering to the spine. 8vo. 9'' x 6''. Contains 228 printed pages of text with monochrome illustrations and photographs throughout. Fine condition book in Fine condition dust wrapper, not price clipped. Dust wrapper supplied in archive acetate film protection, this preserves and prolongs the life of the paper, it is not adhered to the book or to the dust wrapper. Member of the P.B.F.A. ISBN 855230088 ASTRONOMY & COSMOLOGY.

First edition hard back publisher's original dark grey cloth covers, gilt stamping to spine and upper panel. 4to 10¼" x 7¼" 240 pages. Twenty-four colour plates. Small erased mark to front end paper. Near Fine in Very Good condition dust wrapper with short closed tear and shallow rub to spine tip, small rubs to upper corners, not priced. Dust wrapper protected. Member of the P.B.F.A. ASTRONOMY & COSMOLOGY.

Condition: Very Good. First edition hard back binding in publisher's original black cloth covers, gilt lettering to spine. 8vo 9" x 6" 200 pages. ISBN 0715360558. Monochrome photographic illustrations on glossy silk art paper. Former message to the front free end paper. Very Good condition book in Fine condition dust wrapper, not price clipped. Dust wrapper supplied in archival acetate film protection. Member of the P.B.F.A. ASTRONOMY & COSMOLOGY.

Condition: Fine. First edition hard back binding in publisher's original black paper covers, white title and author lettering to the spine. 8vo. 8½'' x 5½''. Contains 228 printed pages of text with monochrome illustrations and photographs throughout. Fine condition book in Fine condition dust wrapper, not price clipped. Dust wrapper supplied in archive acetate film protection. Member of the P.B.F.A. ISBN 0283061456 ASTRONOMY & COSMOLOGY.

Condition: Fine. First edition hard back binding in publisher's original black paper covers, white title and author lettering to the spine. 8vo. 8½'' x 5½''. Contains 228 printed pages of text with monochrome illustrations and photographs throughout. Fine condition book in Fine condition dust wrapper, not price clipped. Dust wrapper supplied in archive acetate film protection, this preserves and prolongs the life of the paper, it is not adhered to the book or to the dust wrapper. Member of the P.B.F.A. ISBN 0283061456 ASTRONOMY & COSMOLOGY.

See his entry in the Oxford DNB. Plain postcard. Lightly aged. Addressed to John [Graham, obscured by postmark], The Willows, Church Road, Lowfield Heath, Crawley, Sussex. Reads: 'Many thanks. I am terribly sorry to say that I am a broken reed at the moment, because there are various conference dates I haven't got. I'll write when the situation clarifies. / Best wishes / [in autograph] P. M. / PS Last Wed. of each month is no good: BAA [i.e. British Astronomical Association monthly meeting] day!' Image on application.

First Edition. [Science Fiction Adventure] FIRST EDITION, first impression. Octavo (19 x 13cm), pp.160. Publisher's blue cloth with gilt titles to spine. Stamped Feb 1956 in faint black ink to fly-leaf, otherwise a crisp, clean copy showing only a little light wear to the cloth. No jacket. Very good. The second Maurice Grey adventure, following 'Mission to Mars' (1955), concerning potential landings and settlement on Mars in the near future.

First Edition. [Science Fiction Adventure] FIRST EDITION. Octavo (19 x 13cm), pp.192. Publisher's black cloth with silver titles to spine. Light toning and spotting to edges and endpapers. Boards show light wear and some bowing. Very good. Following 'The Master of the Moon' (1952), this is the second Jock and Noel adventure, in which the two scientists are lured into a trap on a mysterious island near the North Pole.

First edition hard back binding in publisher's original blue cloth covers, gilt title and author lettering to the spine. 8vo. 7½'' x 5¼''. Contains 158 printed pages of text. Foxing to the closed text block edges. Good condition book in Good condition dust wrapper with v-shaped piece of paper missing to the bottom front gutter, rubs to the corners and across the spine ends, spine colours not faded, not price clipped 7s 6d. Dust wrapper supplied in archive acetate film protection. Member of the P.B.F.A. SCIENCE FICTION.

Dust Jacket Condition: dj. First Edition. [Science fiction adventure] FIRST EDITION, first impression. Octavo (19 x 14cm), pp.192. Publisher's black cloth, silver titles to spine. With the pictorial dust-jacket. Mostly internally clean, a few small marks/stains throughout. Two small black ink inscriptions, one to front pastedown, one to half-title. Jacket price clipped, faint adhesive marks to flaps and reverse. Gentle toning to jacket panels, some soiling to rear. Heavy edgewear with a number of open and closed tears. Cover illustration bright and untouched. Rare in jacket. Very good. Following 'The Master of the Moon' (1952), this is the second Jock and Noel adventure, in which the two scientists are lured into a trap on a mysterious island near the North Pole.

Reprint, first published 1971. With a foreword by the Sixth Earl of Rosse. 8vo. 81pp. Illustrated with black and white photographs. Fine in pictorial card covers."The Story of Astronomy at Birr Castle in Ireland is among the most extraordinary events in nineteenth-century science. Here, in the 1840's, a distinguished telescope-maker and astronomer, the 3rd Earl of Rosse built his great 72 inch reflecting telescope, and so began an epic investigation deeper into the universe than had till then been possible." The Author, Patrick Moore, was an amateur astronomer, who attained fame as a writer, researcher, radio commentator and television presenter. Best known for his progamme "The Sky at Night". This book is signed by Patrick Moore and the Sixth Earl of Rosse.

ONE: Typescripts of 13 radio talks. 65pp., 4to. On loose leaves. Titles: 1, 'Our Earth in Space'; 2, 'Dreams of other Worlds'; 3, 'Rockets into Space'; 4, 'Man-made Moons'; 5, 'Man in Space'; 6, 'Space Research and Ourselves'; 7, 'Contact with the Moon'; 8, '"One small Step . . . ."'; 9, 'Space Stations and Lunar Bases'; 10, 'Mariners to Mars'; 11, 'Into the Hot Regions'; 12, 'The Grand Tour'; 13, 'Flight to the Stars'. TWO: Typed Note, signed on behalf of T. Van Heerden, Head of External Services, SABC. 16 March 1972. 'Attached hereto please find a photostat copy of a letter dated 10th March, 1972, received from the Rhodesia Broadcasting Corporation in connection with the scripts of the abovementioned programme series ['"Into Space" by Patrick Moore']. The 13 scripts are also attched hereto.' THREE: Photostat mentioned in Two. Copy of letter by D. C. Gilby, Head of Programmes, Rhodesia Broadcasting Corporation, to van Heerden in Johannesburg. 10 March 1972. Returning Item One, while explaining that 'we arranged some time ago for the loan of the scripts associated with Patrick Moore's "Into Space" series. You will probably know that Mr. Moore has given the RBC permission to print these scripts in our weekly publication "Look and Listen".'.

Collection of eleven items. In fair condition, lightly aged and worn. ONE: Typescripts of 13 radio talks. 65pp., 4to. On loose leaves. Titles: 1, 'Our Earth in Space'; 2, 'Dreams of other Worlds'; 3, 'Rockets into Space'; 4, 'Man-made Moons'; 5, 'Man in Space'; 6, 'Space Research and Ourselves'; 7, 'Contact with the Moon'; 8, '"One small Step . . . ."'; 9, 'Space Stations and Lunar Bases'; 10, 'Mariners to Mars'; 11, 'Into the Hot Regions'; 12, 'The Grand Tour'; 13, 'Flight to the Stars'. With a few manuscript emendations by Moore in black felt-tip pen, and other editorial emendations. TWO: Version of Item One, substantially rewritten for publication. 79pp., folio. On loose leaves. Titles: 1, 'Men and the Stars'; 2, 'Watchers of the Stars'; 3, 'The Sun's Family'; 4, 'The Moon World'; 5, 'Our Neighbour Planets'; 6, 'Giants of the Solar System'; 7, 'Wanderers in Space'; 8, 'Our Star - The Sun'; 9, 'Other Suns'; 10, 'Stars of Many Kinds'; 11, 'Gas Clouds and Island Universes'; 12, 'Beginnings and Endings'; 13, 'Life Elsewhere?' THREE: Typed 'Foreword' (to Item Two) by 'Patrick Moore | Selsey, 1972.' With extensive autograph emendations. The second paragraph of three reads: 'The SABC English Service had invited me to make a short series of broadcasts. This was followed later by a second series; and after that it was suggested that I should present regular weekly broadcasts on astronomical topics. There have been many requests for copies of these talks, and the present book has grown out of them. Obviously they have been modified, and some of the essentially topical but now outdated references have been removed; but I hope they present a varied and perhaps historical account of events during 1972, a momentous year in astronomical progress.' FOUR to EIGHT: Five Typed Letters Signed (all 'Patrick') from Moore to 'Dear David' - H. David Lloyd of the South African Boradcasting Corporation, Johannesburg. Totalling six pages. The correspondence concerns the preparation of the talks for publication. In the first letter (11 November 1972) he writes: 'I dropped everything, and did my best. I have amended the articles to make them untopical, [.] I have added a Foreword, and I have managed to scrape up a picture for each talk.' On 27 November 1972 he writes that he is 'off to America on Monday for Apollo 17, but have arranged two sessions at the BBC this week before I go. I will therefore be well ahead. Wish I could do one direct from Cape kennedy; but it's too risky'. A letter of 15 January 1973, largely devoted to the 'mystery' of tapes of talks despatched by the BBC which have not arrived in South Africa, has as postscript: 'Forgive typing. I am used to a 1908 machine, and the BBC one is modern!' On 23 January 1973 he asks if anything came of 'the book of the talks? As you know, I rushed it through before I went to America in December, because I gathered it was needed before Christmas; but I haven't heard another thing!! I'd be most grateful if you'd let me know; and if you are NOT publishing them after all, I'd be glad to have them back, because someone else is very interested in doing them (Reid's).' In the last letter (5 February 1973) he discusses the talks, expresses relief at the arrival of the tapes, and pleasure at the news about the book. He concludes: 'I do hope to see you again this year. I have the pleasantest possible memories of South Africa!' NINE: Autograph Card Signed ('P') by Moore. 11 November 1972. With his Farthings letterhead. He is 'Off to New York for a conference', and has airmailed 'all illustrations [.] with long letter [i.e. Item Four]'. 'Back to Selsey on Nov. 24. Have recorded well ahead, of course, and am recording again on the 26th.' TEN: Typed Note, on BBC letterhead, from C. Bunyan, for Pat Wood of General Features, Television. 14 November 1972. 'Patrick Moore has asked me to send you this slide of Tycho's statue for the book.' ELEVEN: Copy of Typed Letter from Lloyd to Moore ('Productions Organiser | Engl.

Condition: Very Good. First edition hard back binding in publisher's original blue covers, black title and author lettering to the spine. 8vo. 7½'' x 5¼''. Contains 192 printed pages of text with colour frontispiece. Foxing to the closed page edges. Very Good condition book in Very Good condition dust wrapper with light rubbing to the edges, spine colours not faded, not price clipped 6s. Dust wrapper supplied in archive acetate film protection, it does not adhere to the book or to the dust wrapper. Member of the P.B.F.A. SCIENCE FICTION.