Published by London John W. Parker 1844, 1844
Seller: Aquila Books(Cameron Treleaven) ABAC, Calgary, AB, Canada
First Edition
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Add to basketCondition: fine. 1st Edition. viiii,[4],516,4pp. ads; xx,560pp. Octavo. Illustrated with numerous engravings and drawings in text. Rebound in green quarter leather with marbled boards and gilt lettering on spine. New endpapers. Small rubber stamp on title page of each volume. A very attractive set. fine The true first edition ofWilliam Henry Smyth's classic handbook intented for amateur astronomers. Very Scarce.
Published by John W. Parker, London, 1844
Seller: B & L Rootenberg Rare Books, ABAA, Sherman Oaks, CA, U.S.A.
First Edition
FIRST EDITION. Numerous engraved and text illustrations. Contemporary half calf and marbled boards, gilt on spines; an excellent set with the wonderful bookplate of the Norfolk & Norwich Library, Guildhall Hill, Norwich, indicating that the books were salvaged from the fire of August 1, 1898.