Foreword Sir Patrick Moore (9 results)

Condition: Very Good. Very Good condition. A copy that may have a few cosmetic defects. May also contain light spine creasing or a few markings such as an owner's name, short gifter's inscription or light stamp. NOT AVAILABLE FOR SHIPMENT OUTSIDE OF THE UNITED STATES.

Hardcover. Condition: Very Good. Dust Jacket Condition: Very Good. Completely revised. VERY GOOD Condition.CLEAN, SOLID, BRIGHT. NO BUMPS, NO TEARS, EXCEPTIONAL COPY. VERY GOOD UNCLIPT(NO PR ICE) DUST JACKET; 271 pages; Summarizes what is known about the sun, stars, and planets, traces the history of astronomy, and includes maps and satellite photographs.

Condition: As New. Like New condition. A near perfect copy that may have very minor cosmetic defects. NOT AVAILABLE FOR SHIPMENT OUTSIDE OF THE UNITED STATES.

Hardcover. Condition: Near Fine. No Jacket. Photographs (Earth Telescopes, Hubble Space Telescopes) (illustrator). First Edition, First Thus. Text/BRAND NEW & Bright. Gilt embossed indigo linen boards/NF. DJ/None. Some fading on cover (see photos), 1974, Ex- Library reference numbers to first title page; no other library markings. DJ/None. This 1974 First Edition is a revised & updated edition of the original 1970 ATLAS OF THE UNIVERSE issue. A combination of astronomical maps with terrestrial maps of Earth following success of Sputnik (1957) and Apollo moon landing (1969). British author of popular astronomy, Patrick Moore (1923 - 2012), host of BBC's "The Sky Night", received the Order of the British Empire in 1968 for his works. 189 pgs, profusely illustrated with colored maps & photos in 5 chapters: Chapter1, Introduction; 2, Atlas of the Earth from Space; 3, Atlas of the Moon; 4, Atlas of the Solar System; and 5, Atlas of the Stars, followed by Catalog of Stellar Objects, Glossary and Picture Credits.

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Softcover. Condition: Fine. First Edition. Large 4to. Extensive collection of anecdotes from Selsey characters. 207 pp. B/w photos. Signed dedication from the author at title page. Near as-new. FINE.

Fine condition in fine DJ. Illustrated by Color & B&W illustrations. Revised edn. Binding is cloth.

Hard. Condition: Very Good. Dust Jacket Condition: Good. Pages clean and bright, boards and binding tidy, stain caused by water damage to foot of front dust jacket, light shelf wear to rest of dust jacket. Size: 8vo.

Cloth. Condition: Near Fine. Dust Jacket Condition: Very Good. Not Stated (illustrator). First edition. A set of three volumes on astronomy by three notable astronomers; Donald H. Menzel, Giorgio Abetti and Patrick Moore. A set of three works on astronomy in the publisher's original cloth bindings, with the original unclipped dust wrappers.Donald Howard Menzel (1901-1976) was an American theoretical astronomer and astrophysicist who discovered the physical properties of the solar chromosphere. In his book Our Sun, he recounts contemporary advances in solar research.Giorgio Abetti (1882-1982) was an Italian solar astronomer who led expeditions to observe solar eclipses to Siberia (1936) and Sudan (1952). In his history of astronomy, he gives an account of old and recent developments in research as well as brief biographies of astronomers.Sir Patrick Caldwell-Moore (1923-2012) was an English amateur astronomer who gained distinction as a writer, researcher, radio commentator and television presenter. His guide to amateur astronomy is essential reading for beginners, containing everything you need to know to start this fascinating hobby.This set comprises: Our Sun by Donald H. Menzel (1949, first edition) The History of Astronomy by Giorgio Abetti (1954, first edition) The Amateur Astronomer by Patrick Moore (1967, sixth revised edition) In the publisher's original cloth bindings, with the original unclipped dust wrappers. Externally, excellent. Internally, firmly bound. Pages are bright and clean except for offsetting to the end papers of 'History of Astronomy' and 'Amateur Astronomer'. Dust wrappers remain bright. Dust wrapper to 'Our Sun' is in two pieces but remains intact. Chipping to the dust wrappers for 'Our Sun' and 'History of Astronomy'. Tears to the spine and front of the wrap to 'Our Sun'. Offsetting to the fly leaves of 'History of Astronomy'. Loss to the rear of the wrap to 'Amateur Astronomer'. Near Fine. book.