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HERSCHEL, William (1738-1822). The Scientific Papers ... including early papers hitherto unpublished ... with a biographical introduction compiled mainly from unpublished material. London: The Royal Society and the Royal Astronomical Society, 1912. 2 volumes. 4° (304 x 230mm). Half titles, plates and tables, some folding (some dampstaining to lower margins of vol. II, some mainly marginal spotting). Original buckram-backed blue cloth gilt (spines lightly stained, corners lightly bumped and rubbed). Provenance: J.L.E. DREYER (armorial bookplate).
GUNTHER, Robert T. The Astrolabes of the World. Oxford: Printed at the University, 1932. 2 volumes, 4° (290 x 227mm). Half titles, plates and illustrations. Original cream cloth gilt (very lightly soiled).
With P. Whitfield's The Mapping of the Heavens (London, 1995). (5)
GUNTHER, Robert T. The Astrolabes of the World. Oxford: Printed at the University, 1932. 2 volumes, 4° (290 x 227mm). Half titles, plates and illustrations. Original cream cloth gilt (very lightly soiled).
With P. Whitfield's The Mapping of the Heavens (London, 1995). (5)
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