Description
Early American astronomical text ‘for the use of schools and academies’. Very nice fold out at front detailing the orbits of the planets as well as nine astronomical plates at rear with details of various planets, orbits and so forth. Considered a thorough text for the introduction of astronomy, there are problems and questions in the rear starting at page 126. Hilliard, Gray, Little and Wilkins were part of the publishing firm that ordered books for the University of Virginia at the request of Thomas Jefferson. This particular copy has the front board off and the back board cracked at the gutter as well as some torn pages and torn paper over the publishers board at rear. Foxing and some tide marks. Acceptable Condition: 12mo: half leather over publisher’s boards with marble paper torn off the rear board: black label with gilt lettering on spine with gilt lines across: foxing, shading and occasional torn page: three full page plates tipped in, occasional in-text illustration: fold out of planetary orbits in front as well as nine plates at rear: problems and questions at rear: “Elements of Astronomy, illustrated with Plates for the Use of Schools and Academies with questions”: John H. Wilkins: Boston: Hilliard, Gray, Little, and Wilkins: Stereotype Edition: 1830. FORN-Shelf-563-RAREA1830ABCA
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