Sun by C a Young (49 results)

Hardcover. Condition: Fair. No Jacket. New and revised edition. Spine(with gold lettering) and tips are leather with marbled boards. The top edge is gilt. Edges of spine show wear and there is a 3/4 tear at the bottom between the front and spine. Other than two different names stamped inside the front cover there are no other marks or inscriptions. There is a water mark on several page interspersed throughout that are slightly longer 375 pages.

Hardcover. Condition: Good. Dust Jacket Condition: No Dustjacket. Later Edition. ISBN . Hardback. No statement of later printing on copyright page. TIGHT SOUND READING COPY ONLY DUE TO heavy wear to boards and heavy dustsoiling to pages. Some writing in page margins. No Signature.

Condition: Good. No Jacket. Good ; No jacket. 1896 D. Appleton and Company. New and revised edition. Half-bound hardcover in brown leather over marbled boards. Deckle fore and bottom edges. Top edges gilt. Black & white frontispiece and one other plate, both with a tissue guard. Black and white illustrations. 363 pages. NOT ex-library. Binding tight. Hinges NOT cracked. Leather worn at corners, spine edges, and spine ends, with an eight-inch loss at the head of the spine. Pages lightly and uniformly tanned but still supple. Name in ink on front free endpaper. Pages clean and unmarked. No dust jacket. Carefully packed, shipped in a box.

Hard cover. New and Revised Edition. College blind stamp on title page; library stamps and pocket glued to front flyleaf. Very good. No dust jacket. Ex-li.

Leather Bound. Condition: Very Good. Leather Bound. Condition: Very Good. D. Appleton and Company, New York, NY 1897. 375 pages. Brown leather spine and tips. Nice Firm Clean copy ! Light general wear. Waterstain before frontispiece. Size: 8vo 7.75 - 9.75'' tall. Science/Nature::Astronomy 6368.

Hardcover. Condition: Very Good. In half-leather binding with marbled boards and gilt type. Spine and the upper parts of the front and back covers are slightly sun faded. Binding is tight and square. Some wear on the corners. The text is clean and unmarked. Book.

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

Cloth. Condition: Very Good -. No Jacket. dated (1895), but is a later ed., 375pp, illus., 'International Science Library', slight soiling to cover, smudge to fep, contents clean.

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

Condition: New.

Hardback or Cased Book. Condition: New. The Sun. Book.

softcover. Pamphlet is disbound, with pinholes along spine edge, and chewed bottom right corners. Front fold out still present but has light staining along top edge.

Hardcover. Condition: Very Good. 185mm. "New and Revised Edition", with 375pp; occasional text illustrations, plus a lovely frontis of a sunspot by S.P. Langley. Decorated red cloth, the International Scientific Series. Very nice copy.

Condition: As New. Unread book in perfect condition.

Condition: Poor. Volume 39. This is an ex-library book and may have the usual library/used-book markings inside.This book has hardback covers. In poor condition, suitable as a reading copy. No dust jacket. 12mo, red cloth binding with black lettering, borders, and stamped designs on boards. Backstrip missing with small remnants of cloth. Stains and fading to boards, bumped corners. Front hinge split, binding feels a little loose. Frontispiece with illustration, tissueguard intact. Internally clean. Please note the Image in this listing is a stock photo and may not match the covers of the actual item,600grams, ISBN:

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

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

Hardcover. Condition: Very Good. Illustrated Edition. This is a richly illustrated, antique copy of "THE SUN" by C.A. Young (Professor of Astronomy at Princeton University). 1895; The Werner Company; Akron, Ohio. New and Revised edition "to make the book fairly representative of the solar science of today." Nicely illustrated with figures and photographs throughout. Gilt lettering and decorations on the spine. The chapters are as follows: Distance and Dimensions of the Sun; Methods and Apparatus for Studying the Surface of the Sun; The Spectroscope and the Solar Spectrum; Sun-Spots and the Solar Surface; Periodicity of Sun-Spots - Their Effects upon the Earth, and Theories as to their Cause and Nature; The Chromosphere and the Prominences; The Corona; The Sun's Light and Heat; Summary of Facts, and Discussion of the Constitution of the Sun. From the "International Science Library." Condition: There are 3 horizontal bands across the front cover where the cloth has mottled (these are strips where the green cloth color has faded a bit). Some very light soiling to the back cover and spine. The green cloth on the spine has faded a bit. Bright gilt on the spine. Sharp cover corners. Tight binding with no cracks and no loose pages. Both covers are firmly attached. Nice interior - the text pages are clean and appear unread with no issues found. There are some small, light smudges on the front end paper and pastedown. Light foxing on the blank back-side of the frontispiece. Overall the book is in Very Good condition.

Leather bound. Condition: Good. Hardcover. SCARCE ORIGINAL 1896 PRINTING. Three quarter leather covers with marble boards show moderate edge wear with rubbing, light scuffing to corners and edges. Leather rubs off when handled. Pages are clean and unmarked. Slightly tanned and foxed. Binding is tight, hinges strong.; 100% Satisfaction Guaranteed! Ships same or next business day!

Condition: Very Good. Dust Jacket Condition: None. Limited edition, #369 of 1000 copies. 375 pages, b&w plates. Rough-cut pages. Top edge gilt. Light soiling to rear of frontispiece. Small tear to page 104. Else a very clean, tight copy. Record # 852070.

Condition: New.

Hardcover. Condition: Good. Hardback book (375 pages) bound in 3/4 leather marbled boards and marbled endpapers - gilt edge - frontispiece and numerous other illustrations. Rubbing/scuffing on leather especially on spine and edges of boards. Bookseller since 1995 (ULTV-TS-Down-R) rareviewbooks.

Hardcover. Condition: Very Good. Plates (illustrator). 2nd Edition. Xii, 363 Pp. Three Quarter Morocco Over Marbled Boards, Top Edge Gilt. Lightly Used, But A Little Fraying Along Top Edge Of Spine Which Also Has A Few Faint Damp Spots. Bookplate Of Mary D. Sternbergh, Widow Of J. H. Sternbergh Of Reading, Pa, Who Left A Fortune Of Over $2,000,000 In 1913.

Hardcover. Condition: Very Good-. Dust Jacket Condition: No Dust Jacket. 364 pp. Original marbled paper covered boards w/ brown leather spine and corners. Gilt title on spine. Binding lightly rubbed w/ tiny "chip" to top of spine. Top edge gilt. Light scattered foxing. Includes numerous illustrations. Overall a strong, sturdy copy.

Hardcover. Condition: Poor. No Jacket. Hardcover; 375 pages. Ex-lib. Red cloth hardcovers, embossing on cover, gilt titles on spine. Bumped corners. Severely faded spine, and skewed. Loose binding. Page outside top edges are very dirty. fep/ffep library stickers. Pages are glossy white, flat, and unmarked. With numerous illustrations. POOR+. Book.

Condition: As New. Unread book in perfect condition.

1032413 1895?? 375PP. ILLUSTRATED HARD COVER GOOD CONDITION TU 201.

Hardcover. Condition: Very Good. First Edition. 12mo, 321 pages + ads, decorated red cloth, head of spine worn. Uncommon Volume 34 in the International Scientific Series. Prof. Young was on the leading edge of solar astronomers. "It has been reserved for more modern times, and to our own century , to show clearly just how, in what sense, and how far the sunbeams are the life of the earth, and the sun himself the symbol and vicegerent [ sic] of the Deity. , The quantity of heat emitted is . equivalent to the consumption of alayer of the best anthracite coal nearly four inches thick every single second " - Introduction. Illustrated.

Paperback. Condition: New. Print on Demand. Discover the wonders of the Sun, the life-giving force at the centre of our solar system, in this captivating book. It delves into the fascinating world of solar science, exploring the Sun's distance, dimensions, and the intriguing phenomena that occur on its surface. Through the author's comprehensive research, readers will embark on a journey to grasp the complex and awe-inspiring nature of our celestial companion. The book provides a deep understanding of the Sun's impact on Earth and its role in shaping life on our planet. It examines the theories and discoveries that have shaped our knowledge of the Sun, showcasing the significant contributions made by astronomers throughout history. With its accessible language and thought-provoking insights, this book is an invaluable resource for anyone seeking to unravel the mysteries of our Sun and its profound influence on 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.

Gebunden. Condition: New.