TIME’S TELESCOPE FOR 1816; : or, a complete guide to the almanack: containing an explanation of saints' days and holidays; with illustrations of British history and antiquities, notices of obsolete rites and customs, sketches of comparative chronology, and an account of the fasts and festivals of the Jews. Astronomical occurrences in every month; comprising remarks on the phenomena of the celestial bodies: a history of astronomy; the naturalist's diary; explaining the various appearances in the animal and vegetable kingdoms: and a description of British forest trees. To which is prefixed an introduction, containing the elements of botany. To be continued Annually.

Published by London : printed for Sherwood Neely and Jones 20 Paternoster Row, 1816

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Seller: Francis Edwards ABA ILAB, Hay on Wye, United KingdomFrancis Edwards ABA ILAB

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iv,[ii],xxx,356p.[iv]. Engraved frontis. Title page lettered in red and black. Inscribed to head of title page To Miss Dennetts from J. Evans? June 20th 1816, some light browning, piece of paper laid down to pastedown, contemporary tree calf, gilt fillet and motifs with gilt lettered label to spine, minor wear. US$238.

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Title
TIME’S TELESCOPE FOR 1816; : or, a complete guide to the almanack: containing an explanation of saints' days and holidays; with illustrations of British history and antiquities, notices of obsolete rites and customs, sketches of comparative chronology, and an account of the fasts and festivals of the Jews. Astronomical occurrences in every month; comprising remarks on the phenomena of the celestial bodies: a history of astronomy; the naturalist's diary; explaining the various appearances in the animal and vegetable kingdoms: and a description of British forest trees. To which is prefixed an introduction, containing the elements of botany. To be continued Annually.
Author
Millard, John (Editor).
Publisher
London : printed for Sherwood Neely and Jones 20 Paternoster Row
Publication year
1816
Binding
Hardcover
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Francis Edwards ABA ILAB

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