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147 woodcut diagrams in the text. 6 p.l., 196 leaves. Small folio (272 x 190 mm.), cont. Parisian binding of light brown calf (very skillful restorations to the binding), panelled in blind with gilt fleurons in the corners, gilt floral tool in the center of each cover of a hand holding flowers, small gilt stars in the six compartments of spine. Nuremberg: J. Petreius, 1543. First edition, and a very fine and crisp copy, of "the earliest of the three books of science that most clarified the relationship of man and his universe (along with Newton's Principia and Darwin's Origin of Species)."-Dibner, Heralds of Science, 3. This work is the foundation of the heliocentric theory of the planetary system and the most important scientific text of the 16th century. This is the seventh or eighth copy I have handled over the past 39 years. How does it compare to the others? Quite nicely. First of all, this is one of the largest copies extant; simply, this copy is really big. Also, I have had only one other… Read More

A Bound / Flex Cover / REPRINT: Basileae 1566 / Modern Reprint 448 pages. Softcover reprinted edition in very good condition, this book has card covers with cloth spine. Very slight wear to edges. Modern facsimile replica of the original text / original work or manuscript / book. Privately published. Archival reprint. This book is not old, however, there is no other publication date other than of the original text. Most likely produced for research purposes since the original text is fragile or very rare. Both book and text are clean and unmarked. Overall a very good copy of this scarce title. Excellent reading resource, research and study. A good book to enjoy and keep on hand. Or would make a great gift for the fan / reader in your life. This is NOT a mass market paperback, or mass produced book. As is, as found. TEXT IS ONLY IN LATIN. About the author, excerpt from wikipedia: Nicolaus Copernicus , February 19, 1473 to May 24, 1543 , was the first astronomer to formulate a… Read More

Franklin Center, Pennsylvania: Franklin Library. 1985. First Edition; First Printing. Hardcover. Near Fine, Leather Bound, Accented in 22kt gold. Printed on archival paper with gilded edges. The endsheets are of moire fabric with a silk ribbon page marker. Smyth sewing and concealed muslin joints. This book is in full leather with hubbed spines. Rubbing at both top panel corners. Notes from editors neatly laid in. ; First Franklin Library Edition. .

Officina Publica Libris Scientificis Edendis, Varsaviae - Cracoviae, 1973. 1st edition.. Hardback. Buckram, dj, VG+/VG. 2 volumes, xiv+82+[439]pp, xxvi+456pp, 439 pages of plates in volume I containing the facsimile of Copernicus' MS of De Revolutionibus, b/w illustrations to volume II, dustjackets a little yellowed & slightly edge worn, corners bumped, a nice set. Limited to 650 sets. A facsimile & transcription of the MS of Copernicus' De revolutionibus orbium coelestium with a long introduction. The MS remained in Copernicus' possession until his death & was then in several hands until the manuscript turned up in the library of Otto von Nostitz [ 1608 - 1665 ] where it remained for 300 years. In 1945 the Nostitz library was seized by the Czechoslovak government who in turned gave it to the Polish nation in 1956.

Franklin, January 1985. Hardcover . 9 Custom HB.

Norwalk, Connecticut: Easton Press. 1999. First Edition; First Printing. Hardcover. Near Fine, Leather Bound. Book accented in 22kt gold. Printed on archival paper with gilded edges. The endsheets are of moire fabric with a silk ribbon page marker. Smyth sewing and concealed muslin joints to ensure the highest quality binding. This book is in full leather with hubbed spines. .

Palgrave MacMillan, 2022. Paperback. New. 11.65x8.27x1.10 inches.

Thorn: Ernst Lambeck, 1879. German translation of Copernicus' "On the Revolutions of the Celestial Spheres", with commentary. Hardcover, full green cloth, gilt titling. Worn, torn, frayed; pages tanned, ink name on free endsheet (W. D. Stahlman, University of Wisconsin historian of science and scholar of Copernicus' work), minor pencil underlining & marginalia. XVI, 363, blank, 66 pages; tables, figures.. Later Edition. Hard Cover. Fair/No Jacket. Large Octavo.

Wiley VCH, 1994. Hardcover. New. 442 pages. German language. 11.81x8.50x1.89 inches.

Franklin. NF. 1985. Leather Bound. Hardback in Near Fine condition without dust jacket.. 8vo 8" - 9" tall. A Limited Edition. The Great Books of the Western World. . * Quick Shipping * All Books Mailed in Boxes * Free Tracking Provided * .

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London and NY, etc.: Macmillan and Polish Scientific Publishers and Johnson Reprint Corporation (1972)., 1972. Folio. ix, Facsimile reprint of approximately 400 pp. Profusely illustrated. Original grey cloth with a color portrait of Copernicus inset front cover. LIght wear top cloth edge else a fine book in a bright, near fine DJ.. 1st Edition. Hardcover. Fine/Dust Jacket Included.

MacMillan and Polish Scientific Publishers. Very Good+ in Very Good- dust jacket. 1982. Hardcover. 0333140346 . DJ has some browning especillay to spine with some rubbing. Small faint dampstain to DJ spine. Scholar's bookplate to inner cover (G. P. Goold). Faint foxing/dustsoiling to top of textblock. ; De Revolutionibus Orbius Coelestium. A limited edition of 1500 Copies; Polish Academy of Science; Folio 13" - 23" tall .

Franklin Center, PA: The Franklin Library, 1985. Limited Edition. Hardcover. Octavo, 1085 pages; VG-; full genuine brown leather binding; spine paneled, with bright gilt lettering and design; mild shelf wear and soiling; all edges bright gilt; silk moire end papers; satin ribbon bookmark; pages clean; shelved Case 9 3/4. 1342780. Shelved Dupont Bookstore.

Dordrecht, Boston : D. Reidel Pub. Co., 1974. First Edition. Hardback. Near fine copy in the original gilt-blocked cloth. Panel edges very slightly dust-toned as with age. Corners sharp with an overall tight, bright and clean impression. Minor library marks remain internally. ; 382 pages; Physical desc. : 382 p. : ill. ; 25 cm. Subjects: Astronomy --Observations --Cosmology --Congresses.

UsedLikeNew. Page block firm and clean, binding unblemished, boards straight, without markings of any kind. Fine, like new condition. Well packaged and promptly shipped from California. Partnered with Friends of the Library since 2010.

Johns Hopkins University Press, 1992-11-01. Paperback. Like New. Light wear to covers. Text clean and unmarked. The binding is tight and square. Your Satisfaction is Guaranteed!

John Hopkins University Press. Used - Good. Pencil on inside page. Ships from UK in 48 hours or less (usually same day). Your purchase helps support Sri Lankan Children's Charity 'The Rainbow Centre'. Ex-library, so some stamps and wear, but in good overall condition. 100% money back guarantee. We are a world class secondhand bookstore based in Hertfordshire, United Kingdom and specialize in high quality textbooks across an enormous variety of subjects. We aim to provide a vast range of textbooks, rare and collectible books at a great price. Our donations to The Rainbow Centre have helped provide an education and a safe haven to hundreds of children who live in appalling conditions. We provide a 100% money back guarantee and are dedicated to providing our customers with the highest standards of service in the bookselling industry.

Warsaw: Panstwowe Wydawnictwo Naukowe. Used - Very Good. 1958. Polska Akademia Nauk, Kimtet Historii Naukii. Cloth, large octavo, 449 pp. 13 plate illustrations. Some minor bumping to extremities; gilt on spine faded. Otherwise, very sound. (Subject: JEM, History & Philosophy of Science.)

The Franklin Library, 1985. Hardcover. Good. Pages can have notes/highlighting. Spine may show signs of wear. ~ ThriftBooks: Read More, Spend Less.Shelf and handling wear to cover and binding, with general signs of previous use. Genuine leather binding, raised spine bands, gilt page edges, moire fabric endpapers, sewn-in ribbon bookmark. Impact damage to title panel on spine; tear to top edge of first three leaves; unmarked. Secure packaging for safe delivery.Dust jacket quality is not guaranteed.