Astronomische oefening, verhandelende de beginselen der sterreloopkunde in XIV. plaatjes, waar op 48 astronomische figuuren verklaard worden, by wyze van vraagen en antwoorden (…) (- Tweede deel). 1769-1771Amsterdam,Heirs of F. Houttuyn,8vo,...
Estimation :
300 / 400
Adjudication :
240 €
Description
cont. polished calf (sl. rubbed), richly gilt spine, gilt sides, marbled edges, [16]-220-[16], [16]-292-[12] pp. (some minor offsetting of plate colouring). Nice copy.
2nd ed. (1st 1759-1761) of an educational textbook for amateur astronomers and pilots, sometimes ascribed to Jan de Vries. Ill. with 24 folding engravings in nice cont. handcolouring, incl. 2 fine celestial maps (Zodiac). 3-page stocklist at the end of Pt. I. Titles in red and black.
2nd ed. (1st 1759-1761) of an educational textbook for amateur astronomers and pilots, sometimes ascribed to Jan de Vries. Ill. with 24 folding engravings in nice cont. handcolouring, incl. 2 fine celestial maps (Zodiac). 3-page stocklist at the end of Pt. I. Titles in red and black.
