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Herschel (Sir John F. W.) Results of Astronomical Observations made during the years 1834, 5, 6, 7, 8, at the Cape of Good Hope, being the completion of a telescopic survey of the whole surface of the visible heavens, commenced in 1825, first edition, half-title, lithographed frontispiece, 17 engraved or lithographed plates of nebulae etc., 4 folding, wood-engraved tail-piece, errata & advertisement leaves at end, an excellent copy in original green blind-stamped cloth, very slight wear to head of spine, [Norman 1056], 4to, 1847.

⁂ Detailed survey of the southern sky, Herschel's most important astronomical work.

Description

Herschel (Sir John F. W.) Results of Astronomical Observations made during the years 1834, 5, 6, 7, 8, at the Cape of Good Hope, being the completion of a telescopic survey of the whole surface of the visible heavens, commenced in 1825, first edition, half-title, lithographed frontispiece, 17 engraved or lithographed plates of nebulae etc., 4 folding, wood-engraved tail-piece, errata & advertisement leaves at end, an excellent copy in original green blind-stamped cloth, very slight wear to head of spine, [Norman 1056], 4to, 1847.

⁂ Detailed survey of the southern sky, Herschel's most important astronomical work.

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