1778 Astronomy Treaty of Sphere Zodiac Isaac NEWTON Tycho Brahe Illustrated RARE

1778 Astronomy Treaty of Sphere Zodiac Isaac NEWTON Tycho Brahe Illustrated RARE

 

‘Traite de la Sphere’ was a popular 18^th-century French study of astronomy and geography. With similar titles published by Vaugondy and Claude Buffier alike, Francois Robert published his version of ‘Traite de la Sphere’ which focused primarily on the astronomical systems with the discoveries of the most prominent astronomers of all time including Ptolemy, Tycho-Brahe, Descartes, and of course Isaac Newton! It even includes a short section on the Zodiac.

 

Note that this edition includes 5 folding engravings!

 

Item number: #23944

Price: $599

 

ROBERT, Francois

 

Traité de la Sphére avec l’exposition des différens systémes astronomiques du monde

 

A Paris: Chez Desnos, 1778.

 

Details:

• Collation: Complete with all pages
  • [2], 94
  • 5 folding engravings
• Provenance: Bookplate – Yves Louis Mongrolle
• Language: French
• Binding: Leather; secure
• Size: ~6.75in X 4in (16.5cm x 10cm)

 

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