The wonders of the heavens, being a popular view of astronomy, including a full illustration of the mechanism of the heavens; embracing the sun, moon, and stars

Bradford, Duncan

Published by American Stationers Company, Boston, 1837

About this Item

First edition, 4to, pp. 371, [1]; text in two columns, 2 engraved frontispieces, vignette title page plus printed title page, 12 engravings, 6 of them folded and hand colored, text illustrations, many full page; quarter leather over marbled boards, rebacked; spine sunned, waterstain through fore and bottom edge; good and sound. A number of engravings show the face of the moon at various stages, and achieve a bold black through the use of a mesh-like engraving pattern. American Imprints 43390.

Seller Inventory # 54249

Bibliographic Details

• Title: The wonders of the heavens, being a popular view of astronomy, including a full illustration of the mechanism of the heavens; embracing the sun, moon, and stars
• Publisher: American Stationers Company, Boston
• Publication Date: 1837
• Edition: 1st Edition
• Seller catalogs:
  • Illustrated Books
  • Science