John D Champlin Jr (15 results)

Hardcover. Condition: Good. Hardcover. Shelf wear. Gutter weakened. Writing on front end page and minimal notation in text.

Hardcover. Condition: Good. No Jacket. First Edition. Good book with light soiling to green cloth, small stains on spine, 0.75" tear on fore-edge of rear free endpaper that has been repaired with transparent tape, 0.75 unrepaired tear in fore-edge of one leaf in index, creased front free endpaper, slightly cracked hinges (but book is still tight), and gift inscription on second front flyleaf; no DJ.

PAP. Condition: New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000.

PAP. Condition: New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000.

hardcover. Condition: Good. green cloth cover with gilt decoration shows minor wear, tear, rubbing. gift inscription in the prelims. pages tanned and clean.

HRD. Condition: New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000.

HRD. Condition: New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000.

Hard Cover. Condition: Good (with wear to covers). First Edition. 690pp. Numerous illus. See article on Champlin in D.A.B. Inscribed on front end paper: "Presented to Arthur by his Mother on Christmas Day 1879.' (loc x138/2).

Hardcover. Condition: Good. 1890, First Edition, Good Only/no dj, thick octavo, 831pp. including appendix and index, pictorial green cloth hardcover, red lettering & decoration partially fading off cover & backstrip, top 2" of front exterior hinge torn, frayed at both ends of backs trip, both interior hinge papers cracking but binding still tight, small b&w ill's throughout, leaf 189-190 horizontally torn about half-way across, a few pages dog-eared and a couple other short tears in margins, owner's inked name in front o/w text clean, scarce first edition, including "Adjectives" and "Agon" to "Yachting" and "Zoetrope" and everything in between.

13218 CHAMPLIN, JOHN D. JR. - 1882 EDIT. YOUNG FOLKS CYCLOPAEDIA OF PERSONS AND PLACES - NUMEROUS ILLUSTRATIONS - 936 PP - HARD COVER - GOOD CONDITION (BS-444).

Paperback. Condition: New. Print on Demand. This book takes us on an excursion through the history of astronomy, elucidating how the study of the heavenly bodies evolved from ancient beliefs to modern scientific knowledge. The author traces the development of astronomical theories, from the time when early civilizations saw stars as deities, through the era of groundbreaking discoveries by prominent figures in the field, to the invention of groundbreaking scientific tools like the telescope. The book gives due importance to the challenges faced by astronomers throughout history, underscoring the courage and perseverance they demonstrated in their pursuit of knowledge. Along the way, the author weaves in fascinating stories about the astronomers themselves, highlighting their passion and dedication to unraveling the mysteries of the universe. This book is an excellent resource for readers seeking a thorough understanding of astronomy's rich past and its profound impact on our perception of the cosmos. This book is a reproduction of an important historical work, digitally reconstructed using state-of-the-art technology to preserve the original format. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in the book. print-on-demand item.

Condition: Hervorragend. Zustand: Hervorragend | Sprache: Englisch | Produktart: Bücher | Keine Beschreibung verfügbar.

Hard Cover. Condition: Good. No Jacket. 831 pages. Top and foredges ink stained. Covers soiled and showing wear at corners and backstrip. Size: 8vo - over 7¾" - 9¾" tall.

Hardcover. Condition: Very Good. 1st Edition. Original brown cloth with gilt stamped titles and design.

Condition: fair. 462, illus., appendix, front bd weak, some foxing, ink name inside fr flylf, bds somewhat scuffed & soiled, some wear to bd edges.