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	Exploring The Universe Schneider, Leo [Illustrated by Gustav Schrotter] (Book #ID 62034) Published by Macmillan and Company Limited, St Martin's Street, London First UK Edition 1963. London 1963. First UK edition hard back binding in publisher's original black paper covers, green title and author lettering to the spine. 8vo. 9'' x 6''. Contains 111 printed pages of text with monochrome illustrations and photographs throughout. Just a little wear to the spine ends and corners, School Award Label to the front paste down. Very Good condition book in Very Good condition photographic dust wrapper with shallow rubs to the spine ends, gutters, edges and corners, not price clipped 15s. Dust wrapper supplied in archive acetate film protection, this preserves and prolongs the life of the paper, it is not adhered to the book or to the dust wrapper. Member of the P.B.F.A. Click here to select books from the ASTRONOMY & COSMOLOGY Category	£8.00 Convert currency

	According to the Evidence; My Proof of Man's Extraterrestrial Origins Däniken, Erich von [Translated by Michael Heron] (Book #ID 49627) Published by Souvenir Press Ltd., 43 Great Russell Street, London First UK Edition 1977. London 1977. First edition hard back binding in publisher's original black paper covers, silver title and author lettering to the spine, end paper maps. 8vo. 8½'' x 5½''. ISBN 028562301X. Contains [xii] 348 printed pages of text with monochrome photographs and illustrations throughout. Without any ownership markings. Fine condition book, in near Fine condition dust wrapper, not price clipped. Dust wrapper supplied in archive acetate film protection, this protects and prolongs the life of the paper, it is not adhered to the book or to the dust wrapper. Member of the P.B.F.A. Click here to select books from the ASTRONOMY & COSMOLOGY Category	£11.00 Convert currency

	Satellite of The Sun; The Science of the Earth and Its Surroundings Spilhaus, Athelstan [Jacket by Philip Thompson] (Book #ID 63306) Published by Arco Publications, 29 Great Portland Street, London First Edition 1960. London 1960. First edition hard back binding in publisher's original strawberry cloth covers, gilt title and author lettering to the spine. 8vo. 8½'' x 5½''. Contains 119 printed pages of text with monochrome photographs throughout. Shallow rubs to the spine ends and corners. Very Good condition book in Very Good condition dust wrapper with a little wear along the edges, small chip to the upper front corner, not price clipped 15s. Dust wrapper supplied in archive acetate film protection, this preserves and prolongs the life of the paper, it is not adhered to the book or to the dust wrapper. Member of the P.B.F.A. Click here to select books from the ASTRONOMY & COSMOLOGY Category	£8.50 Convert currency

	Life in the Universe Moore, Patrick [1923-2012] and Francis Jackson (Book #ID 22588) Routledge & Kegan Paul, Limited, Broadway House, 68-74 Carter Lane, London First edition 1987. 1987. First edition hard back binding in publisher's original black cloth covers, gilt lettering to spine, illustrated end papers. 8vo 9½" x 6¼" 162 pp ISBN 0710209487. Monochrome photographic illustrations on glossy silk art paper. Fine condition book in very near Fine condition dust wrapper with tiny rubs to top corners, not price clipped. Dust wrapper supplied in archival acetate film protection. Member of the P.B.F.A. Click here to select books from the ASTRONOMY & COSMOLOGY Category	£8.00 Convert currency

	The Return of Halley's Comet Moore, Patrick [1923-2012] and John Mason (Book #ID 60580) Published by Patrick Stephens Limited, Bar Hill, Cambridge First Edition 1984. Cambridge 1984. First edition hard back binding in publisher's original black paper covers, gilt title and author lettering to the spine. Quarto 10'' x 7¼''. Contains 121 printed pages of text monochrome illustrations and photographs throughout, astronomical charts to the end papers, British Astronomical Association Circular dated 1955 loosely enclosed. Minimal wear to the edges. Near Fine condition book in Fine condition colour photographic dust wrapper, not price clipped. Dust wrapper supplied in archive acetate film protection, this preserves and prolongs the life of the paper, it is not adhered to the book or to the dust wrapper. Member of the P.B.F.A. ISBN 085059667X Click here to select books from the ASTRONOMY & COSMOLOGY Category	£9.00 Convert currency

	De Bouw van Het Heelal \| Tweede Reeks [The Construction of the Universe - Second Series] Nijland, Dr A. A. [Revised by Dr. A. Blaauw] (Book #ID 106589) Published by Haarlem, Erven F. Bohn 1950. 1950. Hard back binding in publisher's original moss green cloth covered boards, blocked and lettered in gilt back. 8vo. 7'' x 4¼''. Total Eclipse of the Sun, May 18, 1901 Reports on the Dutch Expedition to Karang Sago, Sumatra, by Dr. A. A. Nijland, March 1903, Utrecht, published by the Eclipse Committee of the Royal Academy, Amsterdam. Contains (ix), 205 pp of Dutch text with text figures, followed by 12 full-page monochrome photographs on coated art paper. In Very Good condition, no dust wrapper. Scarce. Member of the P.B.F.A. Click here to select books from the ASTRONOMY & COSMOLOGY Category	£75.00 Convert currency

	Patrick Moore's New Guide to The Planets Moore, Patrick [1923-2012] (Book #ID 99599) Published by Sidgwick & Jackson, 18-21 Cavaye Place, London 1993. 1993. First edition hard back binding in publisher's original black paper covers, white title and author lettering to the spine. 8vo. 8½'' x 5½''. Contains 228 printed pages of text with monochrome illustrations and photographs throughout. Fine condition book in Fine condition dust wrapper, not price clipped. Dust wrapper supplied in archive acetate film protection. Member of the P.B.F.A. ISBN 0283061456 Click here to select books from the ASTRONOMY & COSMOLOGY Category	£11.00 Convert currency

	Rectification of the Birth Time Schwickert, Gustav (Book #ID 70639) Published by American Federation of Astrologers, Inc. Tempe, Arizona 1954. Tempe 1954. First edition in publisher's original card wrap covers [softback]. 8vo. 8½'' x 6''. Contains 163 printed pages of text. Covers neatly laminated and in Very Good clean condition, no dust wrapper as published. Member of the P.B.F.A. Click here to select books from the ASTRONOMY & COSMOLOGY Category	£12.50 Convert currency

	Watchers of the Stars: The Scientific Revolution Moore, Patrick [1923-2012] (Book #ID 13377) Published by Michael Joseph Ltd., 26 Bloomsbury Street, London First Edition 1974. 1974. First edition hard back publisher's original dark grey cloth covers, gilt stamping to spine and upper panel. 4to 10¼" x 7¼" 240 pages. Twenty-four colour plates. Small erased mark to front end paper. Near Fine in Very Good condition dust wrapper with short closed tear and shallow rub to spine tip, small rubs to upper corners, not priced. Dust wrapper protected. Member of the P.B.F.A. Click here to select books from the ASTRONOMY & COSMOLOGY Category	£9.50 Convert currency

	The Earth Watchers Ford, Brian J. (Book #ID 57322) Published by Leslie Frewin Publishers Limited, Five Goodwin's Court, Saint Martin's Lane, London First Edition 1973. London 1973. First edition hard back binding in publisher's original black paper covers. 8vo. 9'' x 6''. Contains 189 printed pages of text with monochrome illustrations and photographs throughout. Closed page edges a little age darkened. Near Fine condition book in Very Good condition dust wrapper with sun fading to the red lettering of the spine, not price clipped. Dust wrapper supplied in archive acetate film protection, this preserves and prolongs the life of the paper, it is not adhered to the book or to the dust wrapper. Member of the P.B.F.A. Click here to select books from the ASTRONOMY & COSMOLOGY Category	£11.00 Convert currency

	On the Glassy Sea \| An Astronomer's Journey Gehrels, Tom [Anton M. J. 'Tom' Gehrels (February 21, 1925 - July 11, 2011) was a Dutch-American Astronomer, Professor of Planetary Sciences, and Astronomer at the University of Arizona, Tucson]. (Book #ID 99991) Published by American Institute of Physics, New York First Edition 1988. 1988. First edition hard back binding in publisher's original black cloth covers, gilt title and author lettering to the spine. 8vo. 9½'' x 6¼''. Contains 300 printed pages of text with monochrome illustrations and archive photographs throughout. Fine condition book in Fine condition dust wrapper, not price clipped. Dust wrapper supplied in archive acetate film protection. Member of the P.B.F.A. ISBN 0883185989 Click here to select books from the ASTRONOMY & COSMOLOGY Category	£12.50 Convert currency

	The Frontiers of Knowledge Gatland, Kenneth W. [with Contributions by Derek D. Dempster] Foreword by Patrick Moore [1923-2012] (Book #ID 57511) Published by Allan Wingate (Publishers) Ltd., 14 Gloucester Road, London First Edition 1974. London 1974. First edition hard back binding in publisher's original navy paper covers, gilt title and author lettering to the spine. 8vo. 9'' x 6''. Contains 228 printed pages of text with monochrome illustrations and photographs throughout. Fine condition book in Fine condition dust wrapper, not price clipped. Dust wrapper supplied in archive acetate film protection, this preserves and prolongs the life of the paper, it is not adhered to the book or to the dust wrapper. Member of the P.B.F.A. ISBN 855230088 Click here to select books from the ASTRONOMY & COSMOLOGY Category	£9.00 Convert currency

	Eyes To See Matthews, Pamela (Book #ID 57960) Published by Tauhara Trust, Taupo, New Zealand First Edition 1983. Taupo 1983. Publisher's original colour illustrated laminated card wrap covers. 8vo. 8½'' x 6''. Contains 64 printed pages of text with splendid colour and monochrome illustrations throughout. Paper clip impression mark to the page tops of the first ten pages and in Very Good clean condition, no dust wrapper as published. Member of the P.B.F.A. ISBN 0959768203 Click here to select books from the ASTRONOMY & COSMOLOGY Category	£30.00 Convert currency

	Planetary Landscapes [New Chapter on Uranus] Greeley, Ronald (Book #ID 58680) Published by Allen & Unwin, Inc., 8 Winchester Place, Winchester, Massachusetts Revised Edition 1987. Mass. 1987. Publisher's original colour photographic card wrap covers. 4to. 11'' x 8½''. Contains 275 printed pages of text with superb monochrome illustrations and photographs throughout. In Fine condition, no dust wrapper as published. Member of the P.B.F.A. ISBN 0045510814 Click here to select books from the ASTRONOMY & COSMOLOGY Category	£17.50 Convert currency

	I.G.Y. The Year of the New Moons Wilson, J. Tuzo [Foreword by Lloyd V. Berkner] Wrapper Design by Ronald Clyne (Book #ID 59133) Published by Michael Joseph Ltd., 26 Bloomsbury Street, London First Edition 1961. London 1961. First edition hard back binding in publisher's original black cloth covers, gilt title and author lettering to the spine. 8vo. 9'' x 6''. Contains 352 printed pages of text with monochrome illustrations and photographs throughout. Shallow rubs to the spine ends, age darkened closed page edges. Very Good condition book in Very Good condition dust wrapper with 20 mm pieces missing to the top and bottom of the spine, rubs to the corners, not price clipped 30s. Dust wrapper supplied in archive acetate film protection, this preserves and prolongs the life of the paper, it is not adhered to the book or to the dust wrapper. Member of the P.B.F.A. Click here to select books from the ASTRONOMY & COSMOLOGY Category	£20.00 Convert currency

	The Sky at Night 6 (Six) Moore, Patrick (Book #ID 99013) Published by British Broadcasting Corporation, 35 Marylebone High Street, London First Edition 1978. 1978. First edition hard back binding in publisher's original black paper covered boards, silver title and author lettering to the spine. 8vo. 8½'' x 5½''. Contains 192 printed pages of text with monochrome illustrations and photographs throughout. Spine ends scuffed. Very Good condition book in Very Good condition photographic dust wrapper with tiny rubs to the upper corners, not price clipped. Dust wrapper supplied in archive acetate film protection. Member of the P.B.F.A. ISBN 0563174323 Click here to select books from the ASTRONOMY & COSMOLOGY Category	£12.50 Convert currency

	First Steps in General Knowledge. Part 1: The Starry Heavens Tomlinson, Mrs Charles (Book #ID 81483) Published by Society for Promoting Christian Knowledge, Northumberland Avenue, London circa 1875. London circa 1875. Hard back binding in publisher's original burgundy cloth covers, gilt title and author lettering to the front cover. 8vo. 5½'' x 4¼''. Contains 161 printed pages of text with monochrome illustrations and photographs throughout. Tiny rubs to the softened spine ends, age darkened closed page edges, and in near Very Good condition, no dust wrapper. Member of the P.B.F.A. Click here to select books from the ASTRONOMY & COSMOLOGY Category	£11.00 Convert currency

	Patrick Moore's New Guide to The Planets Moore, Patrick [1923-2012] (Book #ID 66877) Published by Sidgwick & Jackson, 18-21 Cavaye Place, London 1993. London 1993. First edition hard back binding in publisher's original black paper covers, white title and author lettering to the spine. 8vo. 8½'' x 5½''. Contains 228 printed pages of text with monochrome illustrations and photographs throughout. Fine condition book in Fine condition dust wrapper, not price clipped. Dust wrapper supplied in archive acetate film protection, this preserves and prolongs the life of the paper, it is not adhered to the book or to the dust wrapper. Member of the P.B.F.A. ISBN 0283061456 Click here to select books from the ASTRONOMY & COSMOLOGY Category	£11.00 Convert currency

	Apparent Places of Fundamental Stars 1975; Containing the 1535 Stars in the Fourth Fundamental Catalogue (FK4) International Astronomical Union (Book #ID 76210) Published by Astronomisches Rechen-Institut, Heidelberg, Germany First Edition 1973. Germany 1973. First edition hard back binding in publisher's original blue cloth covers, gilt title and author lettering to the spine. Quarto 10½'' x 7½''. Contains [xliv] 510 printed pages of star statistic tables. Minimal marking to the closed page edges, old water marks to the front cover, black marker pen crossing out name to the front free end paper, light age spots to the end papers. In Very Good clean condition, no dust wrapper. Member of the P.B.F.A. Click here to select books from the ASTRONOMY & COSMOLOGY Category	£30.00 Convert currency

	Of No Defence Significance?; A Factual Appraisal on the Scottish UFO Enigma [Signed] Jenkins, John M. (Book #ID 74186) Published by The Pen-Y-Coe Press, 7 Bridge Street, Penicuik, Midlothian First Edition September 1997. 1997. First edition in publisher's original illustrated card wrap covers [softback]. 8vo. 8½'' x 5¼''. Contains unpaginated printed pages of text with monochrome illustrations and photographs throughout. In Fine condition, no dust wrapper as published. SIGNED by the Author to the inside of the front cover 'I know Defence is spelt with a C. John Jenkins'. Member of the P.B.F.A. Click here to select books from the ASTRONOMY & COSMOLOGY Category	£25.00 Convert currency

	Cosmic Impact Davies, John K. [Jacket Illustration by David A. Hardy] (Book #ID 98352) Published by Fourth Estate Limited, 113 Westbourne Grove, London First Edition 1986. 1986. First edition hard back binding in publisher's original black paper covers, silver title and author lettering to the spine. 8vo. 9'' x 6''. Contains 197 printed pages of text with monochrome photographs throughout. Small mark to the fore edge, pencil name inside the front cover 'University of Birmingham Space Research'. Very Good condition book in Very Good condition colour illustrated dust wrapper with a little creasing to the top corners, not price clipped. Dust wrapper supplied in archive acetate film protection. Member of the P.B.F.A. ISBN 0947795200 Click here to select books from the ASTRONOMY & COSMOLOGY Category	£11.00 Convert currency

	The Earth in Space Odishaw, Hugh [Edited by] (Book #ID 78141) Published by Routledge & Kegan Paul, Limited, Broadway House, 68-74 Carter Lane, London First Edition 1968. London 1968. First edition hard back binding in publisher's original black cloth covers, silver title and author lettering to the spine. 8vo. 9'' x 6''. Contains 340 printed pages of text. Foxing to the closed page edges. Near Fine condition book in Very Good condition dust wrapper with rubs and chips, old water stain to the lower back cover edge, not price clipped. Dust wrapper supplied in archive acetate film protection, it does not adhere to the book or to the dust wrapper. Member of the P.B.F.A. ISBN 710061471 Click here to select books from the ASTRONOMY & COSMOLOGY Category	£9.00 Convert currency

	The Search for Infinity \| Solving the Mysteries of the Universe Gordon Fraser; Egil Lillestøl and Inge Sellevåg [Introduction by Stephen Hawking] (Book #ID 103196) Published by George Philip Ltd., Octopus Publishing Group Ltd., 2-4 Heron Quays, London Revised Edition 1999. 1999. Hard back binding in publisher's original black cloth covers, gilt stamped title and author lettering to the spine. 4to. 11½'' x 9¼''. Contains 144 pp with monochrome and colour illustrations and archive photographs throughout. Fine condition book in Fine condition dust wrapper, not price clipped. Dust wrapper supplied in archive acetate film protection. Member of the P.B.F.A. ISBN 0540075779 Click here to select books from the ASTRONOMY & COSMOLOGY Category	£11.00 Convert currency

	The Extravagant Universe Kirshner, Robert P. (Book #ID 78800) Published by Princeton University Press, Princeton, New Jersey First Edition 2002. New Jersey 2002. First edition hard back binding in publisher's original pale khaki cloth covers, metallic blue title and author lettering to the spine, bright blue end papers. 8vo 9½'' x 6¼''. Contains 282 printed pages of text with colour and monochrome photographs, monochrome diagrams. Minimal dust marking to the closed page edges and in very near Fine clean unopened condition, no dust wrapper. Member of the P.B.F.A. ISBN 0691058628 Click here to select books from the ASTRONOMY & COSMOLOGY Category	£11.00 Convert currency

	A Picture of The Universe Spencer-Jones, Harold (Book #ID 80845) Published by Raven Books Limited, London First Edition 1947. London 1947. First edition hard back binding in publisher's original white paper covered boards, navy blue title and author lettering to the spine and to the front cover. 8vo. 7'' x 5''. Contains 88 printed pages of text with monochrome illustrations throughout. Spine ends and corners scuffed. Good condition book in Good condition dust wrapper with wear along the edges, not price clipped 3/-. Dust wrapper supplied in archive acetate film protection, it does not adhere to the book or to the dust wrapper. Member of the P.B.F.A. Click here to select books from the ASTRONOMY & COSMOLOGY Category	£8.00 Convert currency

	A Guide To The Sky; A Practical Handbook for Beginners Beet, Ernest Agar (Book #ID 93545) Published by Cambridge at the University Press Reprinted Edition 1944. 1944. Hard back binding in publisher's original blue cloth covers, black title and author lettering to the spine. 8vo. 7½'' x 5¼''. Contains 95 printed pages of text with monochrome illustrations, photographs and folding maps. Tiny rubs to the spine ends and in Very Good condition, no dust wrapper. Member of the P.B.F.A. Click here to select books from the ASTRONOMY & COSMOLOGY Category	£8.00 Convert currency

	How To Make The Most of Your Telescope Moore, Patrick (Book #ID 97815) Published by Longman Group Limited, Harlow, Essex First Edition 1985. 1985. First edition hard back binding in publisher's original colour illustrated glazed boards. Quarto 10½'' x 8¼''. Contains 80 printed pages of text with monochrome illustrations and photographs throughout. Tiny rubs to the spine tips and in Very Good condition, no dust wrapper as issued. Member of the P.B.F.A. ISBN 0582235359 Click here to select books from the ASTRONOMY & COSMOLOGY Category	£11.00 Convert currency

	Derek and Julia Parker's Love Signs \| Leo Parker, Julia and Derek Parker (Book #ID 109687) Published by Mitchell Beazley Ltd., 14-15 Manette Street, London First Edition 1973. 1973. First edition hard back binding in publisher's original cream cloth covered boards, blocked and lettered in black over yellow ground. 8vo. 10½'' x 7¼''. Contains 48 pp with colour and monochrome illustrations throughout. In Very Good condition. Related bookmark loosely inserted. Member of the P.B.F.A. Click here to select books from the ASTRONOMY & COSMOLOGY Category	£15.00 Convert currency

	The Story of the Comets \| Simply Told for General Readers Chambers, George F. (Book #ID 106803) Published by Oxford at The Clarendon Press, London First Edition 1909. 1909. First edition hard back binding in publisher's original royal navy pebble cloth covered boards, blocked and lettered gilt back. 8vo. 9'' x 6''. Contains frontispiece of Halley's Comet (1835-36) drawn by C. P. Smyth, (xiii)-3, 256 pp with 106 monochrome illustrations and archive photographs throughout. Ink message to the front free end paper 'Dr. J. Halley! with ? love April 1913'. Light rubbing to the board corners and in Very Good clean condition. Member of the P.B.F.A. Click here to select books from the ASTRONOMY & COSMOLOGY Category	£150.00 Convert currency

Exploring The Universe

Schneider, Leo [Illustrated by Gustav Schrotter]

(Book #ID 62034)

Published by Macmillan and Company Limited, St Martin's Street, London First UK Edition 1963. London 1963.

First UK edition hard back binding in publisher's original black paper covers, green title and author lettering to the spine. 8vo. 9'' x 6''. Contains 111 printed pages of text with monochrome illustrations and photographs throughout. Just a little wear to the spine ends and corners, School Award Label to the front paste down. Very Good condition book in Very Good condition photographic dust wrapper with shallow rubs to the spine ends, gutters, edges and corners, not price clipped 15s. Dust wrapper supplied in archive acetate film protection, this preserves and prolongs the life of the paper, it is not adhered to the book or to the dust wrapper. Member of the P.B.F.A.

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According to the Evidence; My Proof of Man's Extraterrestrial Origins

Däniken, Erich von [Translated by Michael Heron]

(Book #ID 49627)

Published by Souvenir Press Ltd., 43 Great Russell Street, London First UK Edition 1977. London 1977.

First edition hard back binding in publisher's original black paper covers, silver title and author lettering to the spine, end paper maps. 8vo. 8½'' x 5½''. ISBN 028562301X. Contains [xii] 348 printed pages of text with monochrome photographs and illustrations throughout. Without any ownership markings. Fine condition book, in near Fine condition dust wrapper, not price clipped. Dust wrapper supplied in archive acetate film protection, this protects and prolongs the life of the paper, it is not adhered to the book or to the dust wrapper. Member of the P.B.F.A.

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Satellite of The Sun; The Science of the Earth and Its Surroundings

Spilhaus, Athelstan [Jacket by Philip Thompson]

(Book #ID 63306)

Published by Arco Publications, 29 Great Portland Street, London First Edition 1960. London 1960.

First edition hard back binding in publisher's original strawberry cloth covers, gilt title and author lettering to the spine. 8vo. 8½'' x 5½''. Contains 119 printed pages of text with monochrome photographs throughout. Shallow rubs to the spine ends and corners. Very Good condition book in Very Good condition dust wrapper with a little wear along the edges, small chip to the upper front corner, not price clipped 15s. Dust wrapper supplied in archive acetate film protection, this preserves and prolongs the life of the paper, it is not adhered to the book or to the dust wrapper. Member of the P.B.F.A.

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Life in the Universe

Moore, Patrick [1923-2012] and Francis Jackson

(Book #ID 22588)

Routledge & Kegan Paul, Limited, Broadway House, 68-74 Carter Lane, London First edition 1987. 1987.

First edition hard back binding in publisher's original black cloth covers, gilt lettering to spine, illustrated end papers. 8vo 9½" x 6¼" 162 pp ISBN 0710209487. Monochrome photographic illustrations on glossy silk art paper. Fine condition book in very near Fine condition dust wrapper with tiny rubs to top corners, not price clipped. Dust wrapper supplied in archival acetate film protection. Member of the P.B.F.A.

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The Return of Halley's Comet

Moore, Patrick [1923-2012] and John Mason

(Book #ID 60580)

Published by Patrick Stephens Limited, Bar Hill, Cambridge First Edition 1984. Cambridge 1984.

First edition hard back binding in publisher's original black paper covers, gilt title and author lettering to the spine. Quarto 10'' x 7¼''. Contains 121 printed pages of text monochrome illustrations and photographs throughout, astronomical charts to the end papers, British Astronomical Association Circular dated 1955 loosely enclosed. Minimal wear to the edges. Near Fine condition book in Fine condition colour photographic dust wrapper, not price clipped. Dust wrapper supplied in archive acetate film protection, this preserves and prolongs the life of the paper, it is not adhered to the book or to the dust wrapper. Member of the P.B.F.A. ISBN 085059667X

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De Bouw van Het Heelal | Tweede Reeks [The Construction of the Universe - Second Series]

Nijland, Dr A. A. [Revised by Dr. A. Blaauw]

(Book #ID 106589)

Published by Haarlem, Erven F. Bohn 1950. 1950.

Hard back binding in publisher's original moss green cloth covered boards, blocked and lettered in gilt back. 8vo. 7'' x 4¼''. Total Eclipse of the Sun, May 18, 1901 Reports on the Dutch Expedition to Karang Sago, Sumatra, by Dr. A. A. Nijland, March 1903, Utrecht, published by the Eclipse Committee of the Royal Academy, Amsterdam. Contains (ix), 205 pp of Dutch text with text figures, followed by 12 full-page monochrome photographs on coated art paper. In Very Good condition, no dust wrapper. Scarce. Member of the P.B.F.A.

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Patrick Moore's New Guide to The Planets

Moore, Patrick [1923-2012]

(Book #ID 99599)

Published by Sidgwick & Jackson, 18-21 Cavaye Place, London 1993. 1993.

First edition hard back binding in publisher's original black paper covers, white title and author lettering to the spine. 8vo. 8½'' x 5½''. Contains 228 printed pages of text with monochrome illustrations and photographs throughout. Fine condition book in Fine condition dust wrapper, not price clipped. Dust wrapper supplied in archive acetate film protection. Member of the P.B.F.A. ISBN 0283061456

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Rectification of the Birth Time

Schwickert, Gustav

(Book #ID 70639)

Published by American Federation of Astrologers, Inc. Tempe, Arizona 1954. Tempe 1954.

First edition in publisher's original card wrap covers [softback]. 8vo. 8½'' x 6''. Contains 163 printed pages of text. Covers neatly laminated and in Very Good clean condition, no dust wrapper as published. Member of the P.B.F.A.

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Watchers of the Stars: The Scientific Revolution

Moore, Patrick [1923-2012]

(Book #ID 13377)

Published by Michael Joseph Ltd., 26 Bloomsbury Street, London First Edition 1974. 1974.

First edition hard back publisher's original dark grey cloth covers, gilt stamping to spine and upper panel. 4to 10¼" x 7¼" 240 pages. Twenty-four colour plates. Small erased mark to front end paper. Near Fine in Very Good condition dust wrapper with short closed tear and shallow rub to spine tip, small rubs to upper corners, not priced. Dust wrapper protected. Member of the P.B.F.A.

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The Earth Watchers

Ford, Brian J.

(Book #ID 57322)

Published by Leslie Frewin Publishers Limited, Five Goodwin's Court, Saint Martin's Lane, London First Edition 1973. London 1973.

First edition hard back binding in publisher's original black paper covers. 8vo. 9'' x 6''. Contains 189 printed pages of text with monochrome illustrations and photographs throughout. Closed page edges a little age darkened. Near Fine condition book in Very Good condition dust wrapper with sun fading to the red lettering of the spine, not price clipped. Dust wrapper supplied in archive acetate film protection, this preserves and prolongs the life of the paper, it is not adhered to the book or to the dust wrapper. Member of the P.B.F.A.

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On the Glassy Sea | An Astronomer's Journey

Gehrels, Tom [Anton M. J. 'Tom' Gehrels (February 21, 1925 - July 11, 2011) was a Dutch-American Astronomer, Professor of Planetary Sciences, and Astronomer at the University of Arizona, Tucson].

(Book #ID 99991)

Published by American Institute of Physics, New York First Edition 1988. 1988.

First edition hard back binding in publisher's original black cloth covers, gilt title and author lettering to the spine. 8vo. 9½'' x 6¼''. Contains 300 printed pages of text with monochrome illustrations and archive photographs throughout. Fine condition book in Fine condition dust wrapper, not price clipped. Dust wrapper supplied in archive acetate film protection. Member of the P.B.F.A. ISBN 0883185989

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The Frontiers of Knowledge

Gatland, Kenneth W. [with Contributions by Derek D. Dempster] Foreword by Patrick Moore [1923-2012]

(Book #ID 57511)

Published by Allan Wingate (Publishers) Ltd., 14 Gloucester Road, London First Edition 1974. London 1974.

First edition hard back binding in publisher's original navy paper covers, gilt title and author lettering to the spine. 8vo. 9'' x 6''. Contains 228 printed pages of text with monochrome illustrations and photographs throughout. Fine condition book in Fine condition dust wrapper, not price clipped. Dust wrapper supplied in archive acetate film protection, this preserves and prolongs the life of the paper, it is not adhered to the book or to the dust wrapper. Member of the P.B.F.A. ISBN 855230088

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Eyes To See

Matthews, Pamela

(Book #ID 57960)

Published by Tauhara Trust, Taupo, New Zealand First Edition 1983. Taupo 1983.

Publisher's original colour illustrated laminated card wrap covers. 8vo. 8½'' x 6''. Contains 64 printed pages of text with splendid colour and monochrome illustrations throughout. Paper clip impression mark to the page tops of the first ten pages and in Very Good clean condition, no dust wrapper as published. Member of the P.B.F.A. ISBN 0959768203

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Planetary Landscapes [New Chapter on Uranus]

Greeley, Ronald

(Book #ID 58680)

Published by Allen & Unwin, Inc., 8 Winchester Place, Winchester, Massachusetts Revised Edition 1987. Mass. 1987.

Publisher's original colour photographic card wrap covers. 4to. 11'' x 8½''. Contains 275 printed pages of text with superb monochrome illustrations and photographs throughout. In Fine condition, no dust wrapper as published. Member of the P.B.F.A. ISBN 0045510814

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I.G.Y. The Year of the New Moons

Wilson, J. Tuzo [Foreword by Lloyd V. Berkner] Wrapper Design by Ronald Clyne

(Book #ID 59133)

Published by Michael Joseph Ltd., 26 Bloomsbury Street, London First Edition 1961. London 1961.

First edition hard back binding in publisher's original black cloth covers, gilt title and author lettering to the spine. 8vo. 9'' x 6''. Contains 352 printed pages of text with monochrome illustrations and photographs throughout. Shallow rubs to the spine ends, age darkened closed page edges. Very Good condition book in Very Good condition dust wrapper with 20 mm pieces missing to the top and bottom of the spine, rubs to the corners, not price clipped 30s. Dust wrapper supplied in archive acetate film protection, this preserves and prolongs the life of the paper, it is not adhered to the book or to the dust wrapper. Member of the P.B.F.A.

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The Sky at Night 6 (Six)

Moore, Patrick

(Book #ID 99013)

Published by British Broadcasting Corporation, 35 Marylebone High Street, London First Edition 1978. 1978.

First edition hard back binding in publisher's original black paper covered boards, silver title and author lettering to the spine. 8vo. 8½'' x 5½''. Contains 192 printed pages of text with monochrome illustrations and photographs throughout. Spine ends scuffed. Very Good condition book in Very Good condition photographic dust wrapper with tiny rubs to the upper corners, not price clipped. Dust wrapper supplied in archive acetate film protection. Member of the P.B.F.A. ISBN 0563174323

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First Steps in General Knowledge. Part 1: The Starry Heavens

Tomlinson, Mrs Charles

(Book #ID 81483)

Published by Society for Promoting Christian Knowledge, Northumberland Avenue, London circa 1875. London circa 1875.

Hard back binding in publisher's original burgundy cloth covers, gilt title and author lettering to the front cover. 8vo. 5½'' x 4¼''. Contains 161 printed pages of text with monochrome illustrations and photographs throughout. Tiny rubs to the softened spine ends, age darkened closed page edges, and in near Very Good condition, no dust wrapper. Member of the P.B.F.A.

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Patrick Moore's New Guide to The Planets

Moore, Patrick [1923-2012]

(Book #ID 66877)

Published by Sidgwick & Jackson, 18-21 Cavaye Place, London 1993. London 1993.

First edition hard back binding in publisher's original black paper covers, white title and author lettering to the spine. 8vo. 8½'' x 5½''. Contains 228 printed pages of text with monochrome illustrations and photographs throughout. Fine condition book in Fine condition dust wrapper, not price clipped. Dust wrapper supplied in archive acetate film protection, this preserves and prolongs the life of the paper, it is not adhered to the book or to the dust wrapper. Member of the P.B.F.A. ISBN 0283061456

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Apparent Places of Fundamental Stars 1975; Containing the 1535 Stars in the Fourth Fundamental Catalogue (FK4)

International Astronomical Union

(Book #ID 76210)

Published by Astronomisches Rechen-Institut, Heidelberg, Germany First Edition 1973. Germany 1973.

First edition hard back binding in publisher's original blue cloth covers, gilt title and author lettering to the spine. Quarto 10½'' x 7½''. Contains [xliv] 510 printed pages of star statistic tables. Minimal marking to the closed page edges, old water marks to the front cover, black marker pen crossing out name to the front free end paper, light age spots to the end papers. In Very Good clean condition, no dust wrapper. Member of the P.B.F.A.

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Of No Defence Significance?; A Factual Appraisal on the Scottish UFO Enigma [Signed]

Jenkins, John M.

(Book #ID 74186)

Published by The Pen-Y-Coe Press, 7 Bridge Street, Penicuik, Midlothian First Edition September 1997. 1997.

First edition in publisher's original illustrated card wrap covers [softback]. 8vo. 8½'' x 5¼''. Contains unpaginated printed pages of text with monochrome illustrations and photographs throughout. In Fine condition, no dust wrapper as published. SIGNED by the Author to the inside of the front cover 'I know Defence is spelt with a C. John Jenkins'. Member of the P.B.F.A.

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Cosmic Impact

Davies, John K. [Jacket Illustration by David A. Hardy]

(Book #ID 98352)

Published by Fourth Estate Limited, 113 Westbourne Grove, London First Edition 1986. 1986.

First edition hard back binding in publisher's original black paper covers, silver title and author lettering to the spine. 8vo. 9'' x 6''. Contains 197 printed pages of text with monochrome photographs throughout. Small mark to the fore edge, pencil name inside the front cover 'University of Birmingham Space Research'. Very Good condition book in Very Good condition colour illustrated dust wrapper with a little creasing to the top corners, not price clipped. Dust wrapper supplied in archive acetate film protection. Member of the P.B.F.A. ISBN 0947795200

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The Earth in Space

Odishaw, Hugh [Edited by]

(Book #ID 78141)

Published by Routledge & Kegan Paul, Limited, Broadway House, 68-74 Carter Lane, London First Edition 1968. London 1968.

First edition hard back binding in publisher's original black cloth covers, silver title and author lettering to the spine. 8vo. 9'' x 6''. Contains 340 printed pages of text. Foxing to the closed page edges. Near Fine condition book in Very Good condition dust wrapper with rubs and chips, old water stain to the lower back cover edge, not price clipped. Dust wrapper supplied in archive acetate film protection, it does not adhere to the book or to the dust wrapper. Member of the P.B.F.A. ISBN 710061471

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The Search for Infinity | Solving the Mysteries of the Universe

Gordon Fraser; Egil Lillestøl and Inge Sellevåg [Introduction by Stephen Hawking]

(Book #ID 103196)

Published by George Philip Ltd., Octopus Publishing Group Ltd., 2-4 Heron Quays, London Revised Edition 1999. 1999.

Hard back binding in publisher's original black cloth covers, gilt stamped title and author lettering to the spine. 4to. 11½'' x 9¼''. Contains 144 pp with monochrome and colour illustrations and archive photographs throughout. Fine condition book in Fine condition dust wrapper, not price clipped. Dust wrapper supplied in archive acetate film protection. Member of the P.B.F.A. ISBN 0540075779

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The Extravagant Universe

Kirshner, Robert P.

(Book #ID 78800)

Published by Princeton University Press, Princeton, New Jersey First Edition 2002. New Jersey 2002.

First edition hard back binding in publisher's original pale khaki cloth covers, metallic blue title and author lettering to the spine, bright blue end papers. 8vo 9½'' x 6¼''. Contains 282 printed pages of text with colour and monochrome photographs, monochrome diagrams. Minimal dust marking to the closed page edges and in very near Fine clean unopened condition, no dust wrapper. Member of the P.B.F.A. ISBN 0691058628

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A Picture of The Universe

Spencer-Jones, Harold

(Book #ID 80845)

Published by Raven Books Limited, London First Edition 1947. London 1947.

First edition hard back binding in publisher's original white paper covered boards, navy blue title and author lettering to the spine and to the front cover. 8vo. 7'' x 5''. Contains 88 printed pages of text with monochrome illustrations throughout. Spine ends and corners scuffed. Good condition book in Good condition dust wrapper with wear along the edges, not price clipped 3/-. Dust wrapper supplied in archive acetate film protection, it does not adhere to the book or to the dust wrapper. Member of the P.B.F.A.

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A Guide To The Sky; A Practical Handbook for Beginners

Beet, Ernest Agar

(Book #ID 93545)

Published by Cambridge at the University Press Reprinted Edition 1944. 1944.

Hard back binding in publisher's original blue cloth covers, black title and author lettering to the spine. 8vo. 7½'' x 5¼''. Contains 95 printed pages of text with monochrome illustrations, photographs and folding maps. Tiny rubs to the spine ends and in Very Good condition, no dust wrapper. Member of the P.B.F.A.

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How To Make The Most of Your Telescope

Moore, Patrick

(Book #ID 97815)

Published by Longman Group Limited, Harlow, Essex First Edition 1985. 1985.

First edition hard back binding in publisher's original colour illustrated glazed boards. Quarto 10½'' x 8¼''. Contains 80 printed pages of text with monochrome illustrations and photographs throughout. Tiny rubs to the spine tips and in Very Good condition, no dust wrapper as issued. Member of the P.B.F.A. ISBN 0582235359

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Derek and Julia Parker's Love Signs | Leo

Parker, Julia and Derek Parker

(Book #ID 109687)

Published by Mitchell Beazley Ltd., 14-15 Manette Street, London First Edition 1973. 1973.

First edition hard back binding in publisher's original cream cloth covered boards, blocked and lettered in black over yellow ground. 8vo. 10½'' x 7¼''. Contains 48 pp with colour and monochrome illustrations throughout. In Very Good condition. Related bookmark loosely inserted. Member of the P.B.F.A.

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The Story of the Comets | Simply Told for General Readers

Chambers, George F.

(Book #ID 106803)

Published by Oxford at The Clarendon Press, London First Edition 1909. 1909.

First edition hard back binding in publisher's original royal navy pebble cloth covered boards, blocked and lettered gilt back. 8vo. 9'' x 6''. Contains frontispiece of Halley's Comet (1835-36) drawn by C. P. Smyth, (xiii)-3, 256 pp with 106 monochrome illustrations and archive photographs throughout. Ink message to the front free end paper 'Dr. J. Halley! with ? love April 1913'. Light rubbing to the board corners and in Very Good clean condition. Member of the P.B.F.A.

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