Colas Jules a Ed (2 results)

Hardcover. Condition: VG+. No Jacket. Pub by Poole Bros, Chicago, 1892. NOT exLib. VG+ cond. hardcover, no dj. Green cloth over beveled bds w/ bright gilt dec & lettering on cover & spine. Very light exterior wear. P/O's brief gift inscription inside front cover. 2 copies of Leonid Meteor Chart laid in. Illus in b&w. Folding chart in rear slightly mis-folded, & w/ short tear along fold, still VG or better cond. 110pp. Square, straight, tight, bright & clean except as noted, overall VG+ or better cond. Same or next day shipping. Please email any questions.…

Hardcover. Condition: Very good overall. The section titled 'Comets' discusses the return of Halley's: "the return of Halley's comet was a complete success in the history of astronomy, in proving that like the planets and all other celestial bodies obey the great law of gravitation". It lists the principal periodic comets observed, and also those with the longest tails (p101). 4to, 110pp, plates. Original green cloth covers, with gilt title and stars at front cover, gilt title at spine. Spine end slt rubbed, rear cover marked, discolored. Internally, very good, bright and fresh, immaculate.…