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Astronomy & Cosmology
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1933 An Almanack for the Year of our Lord 1933London: 1933A rare survival in the paper wraps, Whitaker's popular Almanack for the year 1933. -
1797 A Summary of Geography and History, Both Ancient and ModernLondon: 1797The second edition of this extensive educational volume from Scottish teacher Alexander Adam, complete with folding maps. -
1730 An Introduction to the True Astronomy: Or, Astronomical lectures, Read in the Astronomical SchoolLondon: 1730The impressively illusrtrated second edition of John Keill's scarce collection of lectures on astronomy, illustrated throughout with folding engraved plates, including lunar maps. -
1911 The Story of the HeavensLondon : 1911A scarce revised edition of this comprehensive account of contemporary astronomy, with a frontispiece, colourful plates and illustrations throughout. -
1846 The Sanative Influence of ClimateLondon: 1846The fourth edition of this detailed description of how climate can aid the treatment of chronic illness, with numerous meteorological tables and publisher's advertisements. -
1873 Sketch of Cannes and Its ClimateLondon: 1873The scarce second edition of this comprehensive description of the environment of Cannes, with numerous folding charts and plates. -
1813 Classical Pastime, in a Set of Poetical Enigmas, on the Planets and Zodiacal SignsLondon: 1813The first edition of this very scarce collection of poetry by Marianna Curties on the planets, stars and zodiac signs, with the original leather boards. -
1844-47 The Magazine of Science and School of ArtsLondon: 1844-47Four volumes bound in two of this scarce periodical on the sciences and arts, illustrated throughout. -
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2017 Ask an AstronautLondon: 2017A fine first edition copy of Tim Peake's work exploring the world of space travel, signed by the author. -
1872 Royal Commission on Scientific Instruction and the Advancement of Science. Vol I.London: 1872An extremely scarce copy of the first and second reports from the Royal Commission on Scientific Instruction and the Advancement of Science, employed between 1870 and 1875 to improve the teaching of science in schools. -
1929 A Plurality of WorldsLondon: 1929A Nonesuch limited edition of the important Enlightenment scientific work by Bernard de Fontenelle, beautifully illustrated with colourful decorations. -
1819 A Complete Dictionary of AstrologyLondon: 1819A very scarce dictionary on astrology, the first edition of this educational work by James Wilson. -
1896-1910 Raphael's Astronomical Ephemeris for 1842, 1878, and 1891London: 1896-1910Three scarce reprints of Raphael's important ephemeris for various years across the nineneenth century. -
1958-1962 2vol Astronomy for Entertainment & Physics for Entertainment: Book 2Moscow: 1958-1962Two copies of these translated popular science books for the entertainment of children and young adults. -
1891-1893 2vol The Story of the HeavensLondon: 1891-1893A smart two volume set of this fascinating astronomical work from Irish astronomer Sir Robert Stawell Ball. -
1921-1922 2vols The Outline of Science: A Plain Story Simply ToldLondon: 1921-1922A complete two-volume set of this colourfully illustrated overview of important scientific topics, simply explained, and edited by Professor J. Arthur Thomson. -
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1987 ИССЛЕДОВАНИЕ ЗЕМЛИ с пилотируемых космических кораблей [Earth Exploration from Manned Spacecraft]Leningrad: 1987Paul J. Weitz's own copy of Vladimir Kovalyonok's very scarce guide to the information gathered by the Salyut programme, inscribed by Kovalyonok and his co-authors to Weitz. -
1949-1967 3vols Our Sun; The History of Astronomy; The Amateur AstronomerLondon: 1949-1967A set of three volumes on astronomy by three notable astronomers; Donald H. Menzel, Giorgio Abetti and Patrick Moore. -
1963 Practical Amateur AstronomyLondon: 1963This scarce first edition, first impression of an invaluable, illustrated guide to the science of astronomy for amateurs, with the original unclipped dust wrapper. -
1950 A New Popular Star AtlasEdinburgh : 1950The very scarce first edition of this popular star map series for the amateur astronomer. -
1905 The System of the StarsLondon: 1905This uncommon second edition of a major work by the celebrated astronomer Agnes Mary Clerke, one of the first publications to be illustrated with astrophotography, in the original publisher's full cloth binding. -
1914 Stellar Movements and the Structure of the UniverseLondon: 1914The uncommon first edition of this study of our stars' motions and structures. An early publication by English astronomer Arthur Eddington. -
1849 The Cradle of the Twin Giants Science and HistoryLondon: 1849The very scarce first edition of this thorough, nineteenth-century history of esoteric disciplines and their relationship to the modern sciences by Henry Christmas, in two volumes, with the original boards. -
1949 Journal of the American Rocket Society. Number 79: December 1949New York: 1949The first edition of this December 1949 issue of the Journal of the American Rocket Society, discussing supersonic guided missiles, and rocket motor sweat cooling. -
1949 Journal of the British Interplanetary Society. Vol. 8, No. 6: November, 1949London: 1949A very scarce issue of this fascinating scientific journal, discussing the de Havilland Sprite, amongst other topics. -
1949-1954 Journal of the British Interplanetary SocietyLondon: 1949-1954The first edition of twenty-six issues and two annual reports of this fascinating scientific journal, including three articles from Arthur C. Clarke himself. -
2011-2019 Wonders of the Universe and The PlanetsLondon: 2011-2019A wonderful dive into the world of astronomy through the guidance of two experts, Brian Cox and Andrew Cohen. -
1820 Conversations on Natural PhilosophyLondon: 1820The second edition of Jane Marcet's brilliant educational work on science, complete with twenty-three plates. -
1892 The Orbs of HeavenLondon: [1892]An uncommon astronomical work, a series of lectures exploring the science, an illustrated work by O. M. Mitchel. -
1998-9 The Pop-Up Globe and Pop-Up Space 2000London: 1998-9Two educational pop-up books for children, with information on the globe and space with stickers, a star chart and much more. -
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1985 The UniverseLondon: 1985The first edition of this beautiful pop-up book exploring the universe, signed by the noted astronomer Heather Couper. -
c1950 SterrenkaartNetherlands: c1950A very scarce twentieth century Dutch planisphere, in full working order. A delightful aid for the study of the night sky. -
c1930 Sterrenkaart voor NederlandAmsterdam: c1930A very scarce early twentieth century Dutch astronomical planisphere, designed by prominent astronomer Dr. E. A. Kreiken. -
c1993 Drehbaren SchulersternkartePößneck [Poessneck]: c1993A very scarce 1990s German planisphere, for latitude 51.5 (Berlin). A delightful aid for the study of the night sky. -
1982 Philip's Planisphere: Shows the Principal Stars Visible for Every Hour in the Year for Latitude 51.5 NLondon: 1982A very scarce 1982 Philips' Planisphere for latitude 51.5 N, for Canada and Northern Europe. A delightful aid for the study of the night sky. -
1982 Drehbaren SchulersternkarteEast Germany: 1982A very scarce and unique German planisphere, made for Berlin, a beautiful aid for the study of astronomy by Arnold Zenkert.