An Easy Introduction to Astronomy for Young Gentlemen and Ladies. Describing the Figure, Motions, and Dimensions of the Earth, the Different Seasons.....the Cause of the Ebbing & Flowing of the Sea &c.

Ferguson, James F. R. S

1779, Fourth Edition. Printed For T. Caddell At The Strand, London. Finely and professionally bound in gilt-blocked, fine-ribbed cloth. Internally the text is particularly and surprisingly well preserved; tight, bright, clean and strong with only minor and expected dust dulling. Overall, an uncommonly good copy. Description: pp. 247. P. VII.Subjects: Subject: Astronomy - Popular works. Illustrated with large, folding copper-plates one of which has been tape repaired and has suffered about a half inch loss to its outer bottom edge. Item #10306

Price: €195.00