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Description
[ASTRONOMY]
MENTELLE:
Elementary Cosmography, divided into astronomical and geographical sections. A work in which an effort has been made to present the most interesting facts of celestial physics in a way that is accessible even to those with no knowledge of mathematics.
With plates and maps.
Paris. Published by Théophile Barrois, 1785.
(2), XXXII, 558, (2) pp, 13 fold-out plates, some in colour. Full contemporary binding in fawn sheepskin, with root-stitched. Ribbed spine decorated with gilt metalwork and fleurons.
Page 70: a small tear in the lower margin.
A few minor foxing spots and water stains.
150 Complete with the map of North America, which is often missing.
See original version (French)
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About the sale
Bibliophilia – A fine selection of antique and modern books
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10/15/2026 at 1:00 PM
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