patrick moore foreword (6 Ergebnisse)

Zustand: Very Good. Very Good condition. A copy that may have a few cosmetic defects. May also contain light spine creasing or a few markings such as an owner's name, short gifter's inscription or light stamp. NOT AVAILABLE FOR SHIPMENT OUTSIDE OF THE UNITED STATES.

Zustand: As New. Like New condition. A near perfect copy that may have very minor cosmetic defects. NOT AVAILABLE FOR SHIPMENT OUTSIDE OF THE UNITED STATES.

Zustand: Fine. First edition hard back binding in publisher's original navy paper covers, gilt title and author lettering to the spine. 8vo. 9'' x 6''. Contains 228 printed pages of text with monochrome illustrations and photographs throughout. Fine condition book in Fine condition dust wrapper, not price clipped. Dust wrapper supplied in archive acetate film protection, this preserves and prolongs the life of the paper, it is not adhered to the book or to the dust wrapper. Member of the P.B.F.A. ISBN 855230088 ASTRONOMY & COSMOLOGY.

Zustand: Very Good. First edition hard back binding in publisher's original black cloth covers, gilt lettering to spine. 8vo 9" x 6" 200 pages. ISBN 0715360558. Monochrome photographic illustrations on glossy silk art paper. Former message to the front free end paper. Very Good condition book in Fine condition dust wrapper, not price clipped. Dust wrapper supplied in archival acetate film protection. Member of the P.B.F.A. ASTRONOMY & COSMOLOGY.

Cloth. Zustand: Near Fine. Zustand des Schutzumschlags: Very Good. Not Stated (illustrator). First edition. A set of three volumes on astronomy by three notable astronomers; Donald H. Menzel, Giorgio Abetti and Patrick Moore. A set of three works on astronomy in the publisher's original cloth bindings, with the original unclipped dust wrappers.Donald Howard Menzel (1901-1976) was an American theoretical astronomer and astrophysicist who discovered the physical properties of the solar chromosphere. In his book Our Sun, he recounts contemporary advances in solar research.Giorgio Abetti (1882-1982) was an Italian solar astronomer who led expeditions to observe solar eclipses to Siberia (1936) and Sudan (1952). In his history of astronomy, he gives an account of old and recent developments in research as well as brief biographies of astronomers.Sir Patrick Caldwell-Moore (1923-2012) was an English amateur astronomer who gained distinction as a writer, researcher, radio commentator and television presenter. His guide to amateur astronomy is essential reading for beginners, containing everything you need to know to start this fascinating hobby.This set comprises: Our Sun by Donald H. Menzel (1949, first edition) The History of Astronomy by Giorgio Abetti (1954, first edition) The Amateur Astronomer by Patrick Moore (1967, sixth revised edition) In the publisher's original cloth bindings, with the original unclipped dust wrappers. Externally, excellent. Internally, firmly bound. Pages are bright and clean except for offsetting to the end papers of 'History of Astronomy' and 'Amateur Astronomer'. Dust wrappers remain bright. Dust wrapper to 'Our Sun' is in two pieces but remains intact. Chipping to the dust wrappers for 'Our Sun' and 'History of Astronomy'. Tears to the spine and front of the wrap to 'Our Sun'. Offsetting to the fly leaves of 'History of Astronomy'. Loss to the rear of the wrap to 'Amateur Astronomer'. Near Fine. book.

3. New York, St. Martin's press, 1996, small in-4°, 352 pp, b/w ills + colored plates h.t., publisher's cloth with dustjacket. Fine copy.