Reports Total Solar Eclipses July (8 results)

hardcover. Condition: Fair. Washington Observations for 1876 - Appendix III. Bound in publisher's cloth. Front board detached. Lithographs by J. Bien. xiv, 426 pages : illustrations, 58 plates (1 folded) ; 30 cm. "Through the liberality of Congress, the sum of $8,000 was given to the Naval Observatory for the purpose of observing the solar eclipse of July 29, 1878. With this money, eight regular parties were sent out by the Observatory to stations on the line of central eclipse, these stations extending from Creston, Wyoming, to Dallas, Texas. Besides the regular parties, several other observers were stationed at various points along the line. ".

(30 x 23,5 cm). XIV, 426 S. Mit 58 (20 getönten und 1 gefalteten) lithographierten Tafeln. Original-Leinwandband. (Washington Observations for 1876, Appendix III). Erste Ausgabe. - Titel gestempelt. Einband etwas bestoßen, sonst sauber und gut erhalten.

in-4to, XIV p. + 1 blanc leaf + 426 p., with several text illustrations and tables + 3 (1 folding) plates lithogr. by J. Bien + 25 plates of sketches + 30 fine toned and coloured lithographed plates by J. Bien, library stamps on title verso, cloth binding, gilt title on spine, minor wear to corners, hinges and top and bottom of spine. A landmark in American astronomical observation. Scarce and beautifully illustrated collection of reports, by astronomers like Harkness, Trouvelot, Newcomb, Sampson, Bowman, Watson, Eaton, Compton, Holden, Langley, Stone, Hall, Wright, Eastman, Todd, Frisby, etc. RarePlease notify before visiting to see a book. Prices are excl. VAT/TVA (only Switzerland) & postage. This work should be listed in Houzeau-L. (incl. 1880, even some 1881 publ. ) III/1052-53, but isn't.

Hardcover-Großformat. Condition: Gut. 426 Seiten; Das hier angebotene Buch stammt aus einer teilaufgelösten wissenschaftlichen Bibliothek und trägt die entsprechenden Kennzeichnungen (Rückenschild, Instituts-Stempel.); der Buchzustand ist ansonsten ordentlich und dem Alter entsprechend gut. Buchrücken gelöst, einige Buchseiten lose. Einbandkanten sind leicht bestoßen. Einband verschmutzt. In ENGLISCHER Sprache. Sprache: Englisch Gewicht in Gramm: 2150.

Leatherbound. Condition: NEW. BOOKS ARE EXEMPT FROM IMPORT DUTIES AND TARIFFS; NO EXTRA CHARGES APPLY. 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: 566. A perfect gift for your loved ones. Reprinted from 1880 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: 566.

Hardcover. Condition: Good+. Black cloth; 4to; pp. xiv, [2], 426, with illustrations and tables in text, plus 3 lithographed plates, 25 plates ("sketches"), and 30 color lithographed plates. Lithographs by J. Bien. Backstrip perished; front board detached. Ex-library, with stamp on title-p., but no other library markings. An excellent candidate of rebinding, text block is complete, bright, and clean.

XVI pp., 1 leaf, 426 pp. With 11 figures in text and all together 38 plates (1 folded, 20 toned). Large-4to. Editor's cloth with title on spine. The original cloth-binding has been repaired while keeping the boards and spine. Slightly rubbed and bumped; very faint stains on front board; endpapers renewed. A landmark of American astronomy with reports of astonomers like Bowman, Compton, Eastman, Eaton, Hall, Harkness, Holden, Langley, Newcomb, Trouvelot etc. The observations took place in Creston, Wyoming, Separation, Wyoming, Idaho Springs, Colorado, Central City, Colorado, Pike's Peak, Colorado, Denver, Colorado, Schuyler, Colorado, La Junta, Colorado, West Las Animas, Colorado and Dallas, Texas. DE = Washington Observations for 1876 - Appendix III.

Leather Bound. Condition: New. 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 1880. 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. Pages: - 426, 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. 426 426.