'Intended for the instruction & entertainment of young people in which the first principles of Natural and Experimental Philosophy are fully Explained.' Pleasing series of dialogues in which the law of motion, astronomy, hydrostatics and more are explained. [more...]
Hefty little tome packed with maps, charts and diagrams. Features sky maps, topographical maps of the moon and details on planets and comets that can be observed from Earth. Neat and clean. Very good condition with DJ in protective covers. [more...]
Accounts of some well known stars, their history, how they can be observed and their composition. With numerous b/w plates. Dust-jacket has some rubbing and small tears at extremities. Contents are clean. Binding tight. Good condition. [more...]
Detailed account of the practice of Astronomy that attempts to bridge the gap between formal text-books and popular astronomy books. Provides a thorough explanation of the techniques, mathematics and physics used. With numerous b/w diagrams and plates. Dust [more...]
Readable overview of 'all of creation', including an explanation of the stars and astronomy, geology, nature and zoology. With numerous b/w images. Decorative cloth. Wear to covers. Previous owner's inscription to ffep. Half-title starting. Fair/good. [more...]
Readable account of fine food throughout the ages, with an view to its role within various cultures. With numerous b/w and colour images. Lacks the issued glassine jacket. Quarter cloth. Mild toning to cloth. Small mark to cover, bumping to top of spine. [more...]
Expanded lecture from the great astronomer and physicist that provides a readable account of the origins of the universe. With b/w frontispiece. Wear and rubbing to covers. Mild foxing to page edges. Previous owner's inscription to ffep. Contents clean an [more...]
'An Account of what is known and thought about the origin of the planets and the Earth'. With b/w images. Tanning to spine and top edge. Binding tight and contents clean. Very Good overall. [more...]
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