Staal Julius D W (43 results)

Paperback. Condition: Good. The New Patterns in the Sky, a modern classic in the literature of star lore, is a comprehensive collection of myths, legends, and historical notes about each of the 88 constellations and the sun, moon, Milky Way, and shooting stars. Written for the non-specialist and widely respected by professional planetarians, this book provides a substantive review of the familiar star lore that has developed among the world's cultures. A classic in astronomy, this book describes the rich body of celestial lore that has developed among the world's cultures.…

Condition: good. A copy that has been read, remains in good condition. All pages are intact, and the cover is intact. The spine and cover show signs of wear. Pages can include notes and highlighting and show signs of wear, and the copy can include "From the library of" labels or previous owner inscriptions. 100% GUARANTEE! Shipped with delivery confirmation, if you're not satisfied with purchase please return item! Ships via media mail.…

Condition: Very Good. Former library copy. Pages intact with possible writing/highlighting. Binding strong with minor wear. Dust jackets/supplements may not be included. Includes library markings. Stock photo provided. Product includes identifying sticker. Better World Books: Buy Books. Do Good.

Condition: Very Good. Pages intact with possible writing/highlighting. Binding strong with minor wear. Dust jackets/supplements may not be included. Stock photo provided. Product includes identifying sticker. Better World Books: Buy Books. Do Good.

Condition: Good. Former library copy. Pages intact with minimal writing/highlighting. The binding may be loose and creased. Dust jackets/supplements are not included. Includes library markings. Stock photo provided. Product includes identifying sticker. Better World Books: Buy Books. Do Good.

Condition: Good. Pages intact with minimal writing/highlighting. The binding may be loose and creased. Dust jackets/supplements are not included. Stock photo provided. Product includes identifying sticker. Better World Books: Buy Books. Do Good.

Paperback. Condition: Very Good. It's a well-cared-for item that has seen limited use. The item may show minor signs of wear. All the text is legible, with all pages included. It may have slight markings and/or highlighting.

Paperback. Condition: Good. The New Patterns in the Sky, a modern classic in the literature of star lore, is a comprehensive collection of myths, legends, and historical notes about each of the 88 constellations and the sun, moon, Milky Way, and shooting stars. Written for the non-specialist and widely respected by professional planetarians, this book provides a substantive review of the familiar star lore that has developed among the world's cultures. A classic in astronomy, this book describes the rich body of celestial lore that has developed among the world's cultures.…

Paperback. Condition: Very Good. Connecting readers with great books since 1972! Used books may not include companion materials, and may have some shelf wear or limited writing. We ship orders daily and Customer Service is our top priority.

Condition: good. Supports Goodwill of Silicon Valley job training programs. The cover and pages are in Good condition! Any other included accessories are also in Good condition showing use. Use can include some highlighting and writing, page and cover creases as well as other types visible wear.

Condition: good. Good condition. A copy that has been read but remains in clean condition. All pages are intact and the cover is intact. The spine and cover may show signs of wear. Pages can include limited notes and highlighting, and the copy can include "From the library of" labels or previous owner inscriptions. 100% GUARANTEE! Shipped with delivery confirmation. If you're not satisfied with purchase please just return it.…

paperback. Condition: Good. Ships same day or next business day! UPS shipping available (Priority Mail for AK/HI/APO/PO Boxes). Used sticker and some writing and/or highlighting. Used books may not include working access code. Used books will not include dust jackets.

Condition: new.

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Condition: Good. Little wear to boards. Content is clean. DJ has some edge tears.

Paperback. Condition: Very Good. The book has been read, but is in excellent condition. Pages are intact and not marred by notes or highlighting. The spine remains undamaged.

Condition: New.

Soft cover. Condition: Fine. Mythology and Legends of the Stars. Slightly smaller book. Illustrations throughout .plus star maps.

Condition: As New. Unread book in perfect condition.

Condition: Good. 1963. First Edition. 283 pages. Pictorial dust jacket over blue cloth. Black and white photographs and diagrams. Pages with some foxing and tanning, particularly to endpapers and textblock edges. Binding remains firm. Boards have light shelf wear with minor corner bumping and crushing to spine ends. Unclipped jacket has light edge wear with minor tears, chipping and creasing. Some rubbing and marking to surfaces.…

Hardcover. Condition: Good. Dust Jacket Condition: Fair. * CONDITION : Used - Good * OTHER: The dustwrapper has some wear, rips and creasing to the edges and corners, is not price clipped. The blue boards are clean with some bumping to the edges, with bright lettering. The binding is firm. The tanned pages are clean with some foxing. This book has 283 pages. All in all a nice example of this book.…

First American edition. 8vo. xi, 283 pp. Photos, 13 plates, figs., tables, index. Blue cloth; slight dents to boards' extremities. Large ownership signatures across preliminary leaves affecting half title, title, & p. v. Very good.

Hardcover. Condition: Very Good. Dust Jacket Condition: Very Good. First Edition. First edition. Very good book, in a very good DW. A well looked after, ex library book. A tight and bright copy of this book. Written by Julius D. W. Staal, F.R.A.S. - [at time of writing] assistant director of the Planetarium of the University of the Witwatersrand, Johannesburg (Late of the London Planetarium and Zeiss Planetarium, The Hague, Holland) with Figures and Star Charts from Drawings by the Author.…

Hardcover. Condition: Very Good-. Dust Jacket Condition: Very Good-. First Edition. (1963) 284 pp. Original blue cloth covers w/ gilt title on spine. Corners and spine ends bumped. DJ lightly soiled w/ wear to edges. Tiny chip to bottom edge of rear panel near spine. Illust. w/ figures and star charts from drawings by the author. Contents nice.…

Hardcover. Condition: Very Good. First Edition. First Edition, First Printing. Not price-clipped. Published by Horizon Press, 1964. Octavo. Hardcover. Red topstain. Book is very good. Dust jacket is very good with shelf/edgewear and nicks.100% positive feedback. 30 day money back guarantee. NEXT DAY SHIPPING! Excellent customer service. Please email with any questions. All books packed carefully and ship with free delivery confirmation/tracking. All books come with free bookmarks. Ships from Sag Harbor, New York.…

Hardcover. Condition: Very Good. Very Good dust. First Edition. Book is in VG condition with trace edge wear noted, bumping to spine ends & corners, slightly cocked spine else a bright & solid copy. Dust jacket is in VG condition with light rubbing to edges, light creasing to rear cover, small chip from rear cover else still bright & intact. SA 12/21; 8vo - over 7¾ - 9¾" tall.…

Hardcover. Condition: Good. Dust Jacket Included. THE DUST JACKET IS RUBBED. THE CORNERS AND EDGES ARE SCUFFED. THE SPINE IS RUBBED AND BOTH ENDS ARE SCUFFED. THERE ARE SOME CREASES TO THE JACKET. THE PRICE IS UNCLIPPED. THERE IS A SMALL PENNED MARK TO THE FFEP. THE BINDING IS TIGHT. PAGES GENERALLY APPEAR CLEAN AND CREASE FREE. ALL IN ALL A NICE EXAMPLE OF THIS BOOK.…

Condition: good. A copy that has been read, remains in good condition. All pages are intact, and the cover is intact. The spine and cover show signs of wear. Pages can include notes and highlighting and show signs of wear, and the copy can include "From the library of" labels or previous owner inscriptions. 100% GUARANTEE! Shipped with delivery confirmation, if you're not satisfied with purchase please return item! Ships via media mail.…

Cloth. Condition: Fine. Dust Jacket Condition: Near Very Good. First Edition. (1st English) Slightly smaller book, brown woven cloth, bright silver illustration of Orion at bottom front right, silver lettering very fine on spine, sticker for Hayden Planetarium bookstore inside front cover, 200 lightly browned pages plus star maps, illustrations throughout. DJ price-clipped, beautiful color-illustration of Zeus striking his son in wild chariot on front, illustration of Orion on back, red spot and brown spot on back, spine very slightly browned, slight wear to top tips. Near Very Good DJ/Very Fine book.…