1832 – Compendium of Astronomy – John Vose | First Edition | Illustrated Planets
Astronomy books have always been popular, and even studies in astronomy from the early 19th-century are still relevant today – such is the case with John Vose’s “Compendium of Astronomy”. This book was written as a school textbook focusing on all of the basics of astronomy, covering a wide variety of topics pertinent to astronomy and the history of studying heavenly bodies.
Vose includes discussions on lunar and solar eclipses, latitude and longitude lines, comets and meteors, Copernican systems of astronomy, divisions of time, ancient Greek understanding of astronomy, the moon and the planets, motion of the sun, and so much more.
Item number: #27325
Price: $499
1832 – Compendium of Astronomy – John Vose | First Edition | Illustrated Planets
Astronomy books have always been popular, and even studies in astronomy from the early 19th-century are still relevant today – such is the case with John Vose’s “Compendium of Astronomy”. This book was written as a school textbook focusing on all of the basics of astronomy, covering a wide variety of topics pertinent to astronomy and the history of studying heavenly bodies.
Vose includes discussions on lunar and solar eclipses, latitude and longitude lines, comets and meteors, Copernican systems of astronomy, divisions of time, ancient Greek understanding of astronomy, the moon and the planets, motion of the sun, and so much more.
Item number: #27325
Price: $499
VOSE, John
Compendium of Astronomy
Boston: Carter, Hendee, and Co., 1832. First edition.
Details:
- Collation: Complete with all pages
- 180p
- 8 folding plates
- Language: English
- Binding: Good. professionally restored, tight and secure; illustrations retained and sharp.
- Size: ~9 in X 7 in
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Categories
Classical Greco-Roman
Medicine & Science
Authors
VOSE, John
Printing Date
19th Century
Language
English
Binding
Hardcover
Book Condition
Excellent
Collation
Complete



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