Lubbock sir john william (4 risultati)

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Soft cover. Condizione: Good. 1st Edition. LUBBOCK, Sir John William; DAYMAN, Rev. Charles Orchard. The Stars, in Six Maps, on the Gnomonic Projection. Designed and constructed by Sir John William Lubbock, Bart., and published under the superintendence of the Society for the Diffusion of Useful Knowledge. New Edition, revised by the Rev. W. R. Dawes, F.R.A.S., containing all the objects in Admiral Smyth's Cycle of Celestial Objects. London: Edward Stanford, 6 & 7 Charing Cross, [c.1860]. Large folio (approx. 470 × 380 mm). Complete with printed front wrapper, title page, explanatory letterpress, six large engraved celestial maps on the gnomonic projection, each hand-coloured in outline, and printed rear wrapper. Original blue printed wrappers, now worn with edge tears, losses, creasing and general fragility; the leaves all loose as issued. The title and explanation leaves browned, with small edge tears and creases; paper brittle but text complete. The six maps in good to very good condition: clean impressions, attractive hand-colouring as issued, occasional marginal splits or creases, but no major loss to the engraved image areas. Overall a complete survival in original issue state, with all components present. The gnomonic projection, in which all great circles appear as straight lines, was adopted by Lubbock to allow the relative positions of stars and constellations to be visualised in a geometrically rigorous manner, particularly useful for understanding celestial navigation and the apparent paths of bodies across the sphere. First issued in 1844 under the auspices of the Society for the Diffusion of Useful Knowledge, these maps were revised for this 'New Edition', incorporating corrections and additions from the Astronomical Society's catalogues and from Admiral William Henry Smyth's Cycle of Celestial Objects, one of the most important mid-nineteenth-century observational surveys. Complete sets in original wrappers, retaining both the explanatory text and all six hand-coloured charts, are distinctly uncommon.…

Leather Bound. Condizione: New. Language: English. Language: English. Presenting an Exquisite Leather-Bound Edition, expertly crafted with Original Natural Leather that gracefully adorns the spine and corners. The allure continues with Golden Leaf Printing that adds a touch of elegance, while Hand Embossing on the rounded spine lends an artistic flair. This masterpiece has been meticulously reprinted in 2024, utilizing the invaluable guidance of the original edition published many years ago in 1901. The contents of this book are presented in classic black and white. Its durability is ensured through a meticulous sewing binding technique, enhancing its longevity. Imprinted on top-tier quality paper. A team of professionals has expertly processed each page, delicately preserving its content without alteration. Due to the vintage nature of these books, every page has been manually restored for legibility. However, in certain instances, occasional blurriness, missing segments, or faint black spots might persist. We sincerely hope for your understanding of the challenges we faced with these books. Recognizing their significance for readers seeking insight into our historical treasure, we've diligently restored and reissued them. Our intention is to offer this valuable resource once again. We eagerly await your feedback, hoping that you'll find it appealing and will generously share your thoughts and recommendations. Lang: - English, Pages: : - 224, Print on Demand. If it is a multi-volume set, then it is only a single volume. We are specialised in Customisation of books, if you wish to opt different color leather binding, you may contact us. This service is chargeable. Product Disclaimer: Kindly be informed that, owing to the inherent nature of leather as a natural material, minor discolorations or textural variations may be perceptible. Explore the FOLIO EDITION (12x19 Inches): Available Upon Request. 224 224.…

Leather Bound. Condizione: New. Language: English. Language: English. Presenting an Exquisite Leather-Bound Edition, expertly crafted with Original Natural Leather that gracefully adorns the spine and corners. The allure continues with Golden Leaf Printing that adds a touch of elegance, while Hand Embossing on the rounded spine lends an artistic flair. This masterpiece has been meticulously reprinted in 2024, utilizing the invaluable guidance of the original edition published many years ago in 1901. The contents of this book are presented in classic black and white. Its durability is ensured through a meticulous sewing binding technique, enhancing its longevity. Imprinted on top-tier quality paper. A team of professionals has expertly processed each page, delicately preserving its content without alteration. Due to the vintage nature of these books, every page has been manually restored for legibility. However, in certain instances, occasional blurriness, missing segments, or faint black spots might persist. We sincerely hope for your understanding of the challenges we faced with these books. Recognizing their significance for readers seeking insight into our historical treasure, we've diligently restored and reissued them. Our intention is to offer this valuable resource once again. We eagerly await your feedback, hoping that you'll find it appealing and will generously share your thoughts and recommendations. Lang: - English, Pages: - 221, Print on Demand. If it is a multi-volume set, then it is only a single volume. We are specialised in Customisation of books, if you wish to opt different color leather binding, you may contact us. This service is chargeable. Product Disclaimer: Kindly be informed that, owing to the inherent nature of leather as a natural material, minor discolorations or textural variations may be perceptible. Explore the FOLIO EDITION (12x19 Inches): Available Upon Request. 221 221.…