Astronomie. (2 volumes)

Description

1st Edition. 4to, contemporary full brown leather, raised bands, gilt spine decorations, red spine labels, red edges. 26.5×20.5 cm. Desaint & Saillant. Paris. 1764. xlviii, 712, 44: 753-1544 xxxiv, [2] pp. 36 engraved folding plates. Good plus, moderate wear to covers, spine ends chipped, hinges cracked, scattered marginalia minor marginal worming to a few leaves, contents tight and bright. French text. First edition of this important work by the eminent French astronomer. Bookplate of George Harvey, fellow of the Royal Societies of London and Edinburgh on the pastedown of volume one. Heavy set, will require extra shipping. weight: 9.4 lb.