Cycle Celestial Objects Continued Hartwell by Smyth W H (7 results)

Hardcover. Condition: Acceptable. 480pp. Six engraved plates, one in blue & black, and numerous wood engravings in the text Original maroon marocco binding faded and worn, the top 10cm of the spine is missing. Light foxing to the plates.

Hardcover. Condition: Very Good. 1st Edition. FIRST EDITION. Large 4 to. Orig. cloth, rebacked with the orig. gilt spine laid down. ix, (1), 480 pp. Six engraved plates, one in blue & black, and numerous wood engravings in the text. Spotty foxing to some plates (especially the first) and surrounding leaves; a very good copy. William Henry Smyth (1788-1865), the father of Charles Piazzi Smyth (1819-1900) and both observational astronomers, published his first set of observations in 1844 (vol.2: 'The Bedford Catalogue'). Towards the end of his life he supplemented it with a record of his observations on double stars in the present publication. Also included is a complete account of his observatory at Hartwell, its instruments, library, and personnel. A summary history of astronomy and remarks on sections of his previous 'Cycle' precede the new observations. Smyth also provides an extended account with quotations of the discovery of the new planet Neptune. This large volume ends with an ode to the double-star gamma-Virginis. Crawford Lib., p.421. R.A.S. Lib. Cat. (1886), p.341. Not in Houzeau & Lancaster or Roller & Goodman.

Hardcover. Condition: Very Good. 1st Edition. 1860, 1st - printed for private circulation. Thick Quarto. ix, [1] 480pp. Engraved vignette to title page, Six engraved plates, and numerous text-illustrations. Modern re-bind of quarter morocco, over cloth boards. Gilt ruled with leather title labels to spine. Slight fading. Marbled end papers, bookplate presenting this volume to Professor Arnold W. Wolfendale [the 14th Astronomer Royal] by the Newcastle upon Tyne Astronomical Society. Some spotting/foxing to prelims and sporadic marginal spotting throughout. Overall a 'Very Good' copy. Uncommon. Heavy - shipping to be advised.

First edition. ix, [1], 480pp. With six engraved plates (one in colour depicting Enckeâs comet), and numerous engraved illustrations in the text. Original publisher's burgundy cloth, stamped in gilt and blind. Rubbed and sunned, surface loss to spine and joints, corners bumped. Hinges exposed, bookseller's ticket of Edward Baker of Birmingham to FEP, scattered spotting. Presentation copy, inked inscription to FEP: 'Presented to The Reverend W. Selwyn. F.R.A.S. with the respects of Admiral Smyth & Dr. Lee. Hartwell. 9. August: 1861', with armorial bookplates of Smyth and Lee pasted below. The sole edition, printed for private circulation, of naval officer and surveyor William Henry Smyth's (1788-1865) detailed account of the discoveries of the astronomical observatory at Hartwell House, built between 1830 and 1839 by polymath John Lee (1783-1866) (who also funded the printing of this volume) to Smyth's specifications. Smyth, one of the founders of the Royal Geographical Society, was the author of a plethora of books, including an earlier astronomical work The Cycle of Celestial Objects for the Use of Naval, Military, and Private Astronomers (1844), for which he was awarded the gold medal of the Royal Astronomical Society. William Selwyn (1806-1875), Church of England clergyman, sometime Ramsden preacher at Cambridge and chaplain-in-ordinary to Victoria. The Birmingham based second-hand bookseller Edward Baker issued numerous catalogues on several subjects (topography, theology, poetry, etc.), and advertised 'out-of-print books', maintaining that he was (according to his ticket) 'the most expert bookfinder extant', and on occasion claimed that his firm was 'patronised by the nobility'. Size: Quarto.

LeatherBound. Condition: NEW. Leatherbound edition. Condition: New. Leather Binding on Spine and Corners with Golden leaf printing on spine. Bound in genuine leather with Satin ribbon page markers and Spine with raised gilt bands. Pages: 526. A perfect gift for your loved ones. Reprinted from 1860 edition. NO changes have been made to the original text. This is NOT a retyped or an ocr'd reprint. Illustrations, Index, if any, are included in black and white. Each page is checked manually before printing. As this print on demand book is reprinted from a very old book, there could be some missing or flawed pages, but we always try to make the book as complete as possible. Fold-outs, if any, are not part of the book. If the original book was published in multiple volumes then this reprint is of only one volume, not the whole set. IF YOU WISH TO ORDER PARTICULAR VOLUME OR ALL THE VOLUMES YOU CAN CONTACT US. Resized as per current standards. Sewing binding for longer life, where the book block is actually sewn (smythe sewn/section sewn) with thread before binding which results in a more durable type of binding. Language: English Pages: 526.

Leather Bound. Condition: New. Language: English. Presenting an Exquisite Leather-Bound Edition, expertly crafted with Original Natural Leather that gracefully adorns the spine and corners. The allure continues with Golden Leaf Printing that adds a touch of elegance, while Hand Embossing on the rounded spine lends an artistic flair. This masterpiece has been meticulously reprinted in 2024, utilizing the invaluable guidance of the original edition published many years ago in 1860. The contents of this book are presented in classic black and white. Its durability is ensured through a meticulous sewing binding technique, enhancing its longevity. Imprinted on top-tier quality paper. A team of professionals has expertly processed each page, delicately preserving its content without alteration. Due to the vintage nature of these books, every page has been manually restored for legibility. However, in certain instances, occasional blurriness, missing segments, or faint black spots might persist. We sincerely hope for your understanding of the challenges we faced with these books. Recognizing their significance for readers seeking insight into our historical treasure, we've diligently restored and reissued them. Our intention is to offer this valuable resource once again. We eagerly await your feedback, hoping that you'll find it appealing and will generously share your thoughts and recommendations. Lang: - English, Pages: : - 504, Print on Demand. If it is a multi-volume set, then it is only a single volume. We are specialised in Customisation of books, if you wish to opt different color leather binding, you may contact us. This service is chargeable. Product Disclaimer: Kindly be informed that, owing to the inherent nature of leather as a natural material, minor discolorations or textural variations may be perceptible. Explore the FOLIO EDITION (12x19 Inches): Available Upon Request. 504.

Leather Bound. Condition: New. Language: English. Presenting an Exquisite Leather-Bound Edition, expertly crafted with Original Natural Leather that gracefully adorns the spine and corners. The allure continues with Golden Leaf Printing that adds a touch of elegance, while Hand Embossing on the rounded spine lends an artistic flair. This masterpiece has been meticulously reprinted in 2022, utilizing the invaluable guidance of the original edition published many years ago in 1860. The contents of this book are presented in classic black and white. Its durability is ensured through a meticulous sewing binding technique, enhancing its longevity. Imprinted on top-tier quality paper. A team of professionals has expertly processed each page, delicately preserving its content without alteration. Due to the vintage nature of these books, every page has been manually restored for legibility. However, in certain instances, occasional blurriness, missing segments, or faint black spots might persist. We sincerely hope for your understanding of the challenges we faced with these books. Recognizing their significance for readers seeking insight into our historical treasure, we've diligently restored and reissued them. Our intention is to offer this valuable resource once again. We eagerly await your feedback, hoping that you'll find it appealing and will generously share your thoughts and recommendations. Lang: - English, Pages:- 506, Print on Demand. If it is a multi-volume set, then it is only a single volume. We are specialised in Customisation of books, if you wish to opt different color leather binding, you may contact us. This service is chargeable. Product Disclaimer: Kindly be informed that, owing to the inherent nature of leather as a natural material, minor discolorations or textural variations may be perceptible. Explore the FOLIO EDITION (12x19 Inches): Available Upon Request. 506.