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It is aimed at laymen and, as the title promises, also at young people in order to familiarize them with the elliptical orbits, the constellations and the identifying characteristics of celestial bodies -
Amédée Guillemin - The Sky Concepts Of Astronomy - 1870
Very good condition of the binding, work in its original red half-leather, good condition of the covers and the spine, rubbing from use, decorated ribbed spine, cold framing on the covers, gilt edges, gilt titling -
Good condition inside, book illustrated with 45 large plates including 12 printed in color and 231 vignettes inserted in the text, shimmering flyleaves -
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