Elements of Astronomy, Illustrated with Plates, for the Use of Schools and Academices, with Questions (fifth edition)
Boston: Hilliard, Gray, Little, and Wilkins, 1828. Small Octavo. Item #016490
viii, 152, 9 copper plates, foldout frontispiece, 4 additional woodcut plates, diagrams and tables in text throughout; Introduction preceded by recommendations from various American educators and an advertisement for the second edition. Bound in.contemporary 3/4 calf over marbled boards, flat spine ruled in gilt, red morocco spine label gilt, chipping to spine ends, boards rubbed, corners rubbed, light damp staining along lower portion of gutter and bottom edges, former owner's rubber stamp on front endpaper, 1/2" split to lower edge of upper joint. . [American Imprints 3718]. A good copy.
Price: $95.00