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230 - BAILLY (Jean-Sylvain). Set of three works. Lettres sur l'ori…
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BAILLY (Jean-Sylvain). Set of three works. Lettres sur l'origine des sciences, et sur celle des peuples de l'Asie, addressed to M. de Voltaire. London, Elmesly ; Paris, De Bure, 1777. In-8, marbled basane, spine decorated (period binding). First edition, preceded by letters from Voltaire to the author. Bengesco, n°2008. Hinges slightly rubbed, restoration to spine. Histoire de l'astronomie ancienne et moderne. Paris, Bernard, 1805. 2 volumes in-8, half marbled basane with corners, smooth spine decorated, speckled edges (Binding of the period). New edition. The second volume contains the History of modern astronomy in Europe. Joints rubbed. Handbook of astronomy. Paris, Roret, 1830. In-12, paperback. Third edition.
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About the sale Antiquarian books from the 15th to the 19th century - Astronomy
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