1853 The Orbs Of Heaven Planetary Worlds Antiquarian Astronomy Book

1853 The Orbs Of Heaven Planetary Worlds Antiquarian Astronomy Book

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1853 The Orbs Of Heaven Planetary & Stellar Worlds Antiquarian Astronomy Book

The Orbs Of Heaven, or, The Planetary and Stellar Worlds - A Popular Exposition Of The Great Discoveries and Theories Of Modern Astronomy.
By O.M. Mitchell
Published by Ingram, Cooke & Co: London 1853 4th Edition

" Ormsby MacKnight (or McKnight) Mitchell (1810 - 1862) was an American astronomer, polymath, and major general in the American Civil War. He is known for publishing the first astronomy magazine in the United States. He is also known for ordering the raid that came into prominence as the Great Locomotive Chase during the American Civil War. "

Heavy wear, fading and some minor damage to covers and spine as shown. Outer hinges are split and the back cover is detached. Includes all 50 illustrations/plates as called for. Contemporary inscriptions present. Light foxing present interspersed with clean and bright pages. A nice original copy in decent condition to enjoy as is or consider for a rebind. Please study photos to further understand condition.

Size 19.5cm x 13.5cm x 2.5cm - 304 Pages

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Condition: Acceptable
Binding: Cloth
Special Attributes: Illustrated, Original Cloth Bindings
Region: Europe
Subject: Science & Medicine
Original/Facsimile: Original
Seller Notes: Heavy wear, fading and some minor damage to covers and spine as shown. Outer hinges are split and the back cover is detached. Includes all 50 illustrations/plates as called for. Contemporary inscriptions present. Light foxing present interspersed with clean and bright pages. A nice original copy in decent condition to enjoy as is or consider for a rebind. Please study photos to further understand condition.
Language: English
Author: O.M. Mitchell
Publisher: Ingram, Cooke & Co: London
Year Printed: 1853
Sub-subject: Astronomy