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Catalogue of the Rare Astronomical Books in the San Diego State University Library
by Kenney, Louis A.; Owen Gingerich
- Used
- Hardcover
- first
- Condition
- Fine condition/Fine slipcase
- ISBN 10
- 029596801X
- ISBN 13
- 9780295968018
- Seller
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Henderson, Nevada, United States
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About This Item
San Diego, California: Friends of the Malcolm A. Love Library, San Diego State University, 1988. A beautiful book that appears unread. SEE PHOTOS. Fine condition in a Fine slipcase. Sharp corners. Hinges are perfect. NO owner's name or bookplate. NO remainder mark. NOT a library discard. Fresh and crisp - apparently never read. NO underlining. NO highlighting. NO margin notes. 1988. First Edition. Limited to 1000 numbered copies. Fully described here are hundreds of important 15th - 18th century astronomical books by Euclid, Pliny, Copernicus, Galileo, Kepler, and many others. Most entries have informative notes about both the book and author. Profusely illustrated with 309 excellent reproductions, several in beautiful full color. Pictorial endpapers. Introduction by Owen Gingerich. Based on the collection of the late Dr. Ernst Zinner, professor of astronomy at the University of Munich. Bound in the original gilt-stamped red cloth in a matching red cloth slipcase. Oversize Hardcover. 9.5" wide by 12.25" tall. This large, heavy book will require extra postage for Priority and International shipments, but only the standard charge for media mail.. First Edition, Limited to 1000 copies. Oversize Hardcover. Fine condition/Fine slipcase. 336pp. Great Packaging, Fast Shipping.
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- Bookseller
- About Books
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- Bookseller's Inventory #
- 018824
- Title
- Catalogue of the Rare Astronomical Books in the San Diego State University Library
- Author
- Kenney, Louis A.; Owen Gingerich
- Format/Binding
- Hardcover
- Book Condition
- Used - Fine condition
- Jacket Condition
- Fine slipcase
- Edition
- First Edition, Limited to 1000 copies
- ISBN 10
- 029596801X
- ISBN 13
- 9780295968018
- Publisher
- Friends of the Malcolm A. Love Library, San Diego State University
- Place of Publication
- San Diego, California
- Date Published
- 1988
- Keywords
- Astronomy.
- Bookseller catalogs
- Astronomy; Book Collecting / References for Book Collectors;
- Size
- 336pp
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Please add 8.375% sales tax for any order sent to a Nevada address (unless you have provided an official resale or tax exemption certificate). All items are guaranteed as described. We take pride in our book descriptions. Every item is meticulously examined so that condition and edition are listed as accurately as possible. We strive to provide pertinent bibliographical details. In addition, our listings frequently include content summaries, details on provenance, and/or biographical notes on the author. Our descriptions are protected by copyright, and unauthorized use is strictly prohibited. Violators will be prosecuted. We always take the time necessary to carefully package your order so that it arrives safely and securely. Shipping cost estimates are based on an average size book and are intended to cover only our actual expenses. If your order includes multiple volumes, oversize, heavy, or valuable items, we may contact you to request authorization for additional postage. RETURNS: If not as described, your order is returnable within 10 days of receipt. Prior notice is requested and appreciated. Returns must be securely packaged and arrive here safely. A full refund will be issued if the return is attributable to a mistake on our part; otherwise shipping costs are not refundable.
About the Seller
About Books
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Henderson, Nevada
About About Books
About Books (Genny and Michael Winne, proprietors, formerly of Parsippany, New Jersey) has been selling rare and OP books since 1985. Besides book fairs and mail-order catalogues, long-time collectors and dealers will remember our lengthy For Sale ads in the Antiquarian Bookman and similar magazines. Our inventory of over 40,000 volumes is especially strong in the specialties listed, but contains fine books in a variety of other fields as well. Because most of our books are stored in protective boxes, rather than on shelves, they cannot be viewed as a whole. If you wish to visit us to examine specific titles, please provide 24 hours notice and we will make them available for your inspection. Phone calls to (702) 750-2722 are welcome, but please, only between the hours of 8am and 10pm (west coast time).
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