An Introduction to the True Astronomy: Or, Astronomical lectures, Read in the Astronomical School

Published by Bernard Lintot, London, 1730

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Seller: Rooke Books PBFA, Bath, United KingdomRooke Books PBFA

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The impressively illusrtrated second edition of John Keill's scarce collection of lectures on astronomy, illustrated throughout with folding engraved plates, including lunar maps. The very scarce second edition of a work which was first published in 1721, and is scarce in all editions. Printed by William Bowyer; his records show 1250 copies printed.Illustrated with twenty-eight folding engraved plates. Among these plates are two striking lunar maps. Collated, complete.ESTC T26561Signatures: A8, a4, B-2D8. Collated, complete.With an index and four final advertisement leaves.With the bookplate of Thomas Hunt to the front pastedown, and his inscription to the front free endpaper.An impressive study of astronomy from Scottish mathematician, natural philosopher, and cryptographer John Keill, who as an important defender of Isaac Newton. In a full calf binding, with gilt detailing to back strip. Small loss of calf to back strip head, with rubbing to back strip and board perimeters. Light ink marks to front board. Front joint starting, with boards just a touch tender. Rear joint starting, with board firmly held. Bookplate to front pastedown, inscription to front free endpaper. Internally, firmly bound. Fore edge of title page age toned. Pages lightly age toned due to paper type, but clean. Tide mark to tail of rear board, and to tail of final four leaves. Good.…

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Title
An Introduction to the True Astronomy: Or, Astronomical lectures, Read in the Astronomical School
Author
John Keill
Publisher
Bernard Lintot, London
Publication year
1730
Condition
Good
Book Type
book
Binding
Leather
Illustrator
Not Stated
Item weight
1 kilogram
Dimensions
8.5" by 6"

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