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James Ferguson

Astronomy Explained Upon Sir Isaac Newton's Principles

Printed for T. Longman, B, Law, J. Johnson, C.g.j. And J. Robinson, T. Cadell et al.

1794

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The ninth edition of Astronomy Explained Upon Sir Isaac Newton's Principles.

  • James Ferguson (Scottish).
  • London: Printed for T. Longman, B, Law, J. Johnson, C.g.j. And J. Robinson, T. Cadell et al. 1794. 
  • 503 pages.
  • Octavo.
  • Includes all 17 plates and folding astronomical charts
  • Fully bound in contemporary leather, spine brown without lettering.

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Early leather repair covering spine and parts of boards.

Notable shelf wear and soiling to exteriors, prominently to edges and corners.

Two worm holes to spine.

Scratching to front panel near tail of spine.

Mild age toning and foxing to text block exterior and interior.

Binding tight.

Minor water damage to tail corners of pages 401-430.

Plate two torn and detached.

Plate 4 is labeled with incorrect roman numeral "IIII".

Most plates tearing and hinges fragile.

Language

English

Subject

Illustrated, Astronomy, Maps and Atlases, Travel and Exploration, History

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