Pictorial Astronomy for General Readers By George F. Chambers, F.R.A.S. Second Edition, Revised – 1893
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Pictorial Astronomy for General Readers
By George F. Chambers, F.R.A.S.
Second Edition, Revised – 1893
A highly collectible Victorian astronomy work by the respected astronomer and writer George Frederick Chambers, published as part of Whittaker’s Library of Arts, Sciences & Industries.
This fascinating late 19th-century volume was written to make astronomy accessible to the general reader and contains numerous illustrations and diagrams throughout. Particularly attractive is the detailed Map of the Moon plate shown in the photographs, making this an excellent addition for collectors of astronomy, science, space exploration and Victorian scientific literature.
Publication Details
* Published: 1893
* Second Edition, Revised
* London: Whittaker & Co. / George Bell & Sons
* Original publisher’s decorative cloth binding
* Author: George F. Chambers, F.R.A.S.
Features
* Illustrated throughout
* Detailed lunar map plate
* Victorian scientific reference work
* Original cloth binding
* Excellent display piece for astronomy enthusiasts
Condition
Good antique condition for its age of over 130 years. The original cloth boards show expected age-related wear, rubbing and marking. Internal pages appear generally clean and well preserved with light age toning. Please study all photographs carefully as they form an important part of the description.
A scarce and increasingly sought-after Victorian astronomy title, ideal for collectors of antique scientific books, observatory history, lunar studies and early popular science publications.
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