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A WELL ILLUSTRATED COMPENDIUM OF GERMAN ASTRONOMY TERMS FROM A CENTURY AGO ASTRONOMISCHES LEXICON By August Krisch 1902 Vienna publication in a nice quarter leather binding; 327 engravings in text. Description: August Krisch ASTRONOMISCHES LEXIKON auf Grundlage der Neuesten Forschunge Besonders der Ergebnisse der Spectralanalyse und der Himmelsphotographie [ An Astronomical Dictionary based on the latest research, especially the revelations of spectral analysis and astrophotography ] Wien: A. Hartleben's Verlag, 1904, 10 x 7 in., 629 pp. . 327 illustrations. Condition: Hardbound in quarter leather over black pebbled boards. Gilt title on spine. Page edges marbled and endpapers patterned. Corner worn to boards and spine ends slightly frayed. A few light marginal pencil notes. Otherwise clean, tightly bound, and unmarked throughout. (See photos) Information: Though presented as a dictionary or lexicon, this serves as a summary of astronomical knowledge at the beginning of the 20th century. Virtually every topic is covered, including telescopes, observatories, maps of the constellations and of Mars (Schiaparelli's map of the canals), astrophotos of the moon, spectra, etc. Richly illustrated . A great addition to a collection of seminal antiquarian astronomy books. VISIT MY EBAY STORE FOR OTHER ITEMS OF INTEREST(Click This Link) Please inquire about discounts for purchases of multiple items. Shipping: Free media rate shipping in US. Higher international postage as appropriate (See the Shipping and Payment tab on this listing for an estimate and contact us before bidding if you have questions). We make every attempt to describe items clearly and completely. Please read our listings carefully, inspect posted images of the item, and let us know if you have any questions before you bid. All buyers must pay according to Ebay policies. If you have any questions about this, please email me. International bidders should contact me for a quote on shipping before bidding. Whenever possible, international shipping will be via Ebay Standard International Delivery. Import duties, taxes and charges are not included in the item price or shipping charges. These charges are the buyer's responsibility. Please check with your country's customs office to determine what these additional costs will be prior to bidding/buying.
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