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279 - LA HIRE (Philippe de). Tabulæ astronomicæ Ludovici Magni jus…
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LA HIRE (Philippe de). Tabulæ astronomicæ Ludovici Magni jussu et munificentia exaratæ et in lucem editæ. [Adjecta sunt descriptio, constructio et usus instrumentorum astronomiæ novæ practicæ inservientium, variaque problemata astronomis geographisque perutilia. Paris, Montalant, 1727. 2 parts in one volume in-4, marbled calf, triple cold fillet, spine decorated, spotted edges (Binding of the period). Second official edition of these famous astronomical tables, with additions by Louis Godin. The two parts of the work were first published separately, in 1687 and 1702. They were translated into French in 1735. The work is illustrated with wood-engraved diagrams in the text and four copper-engraved fold-out plates, including a lunar map. Binding very skilfully restored, with the spine rebound in imitation; some spotting and worm damage; signature crossed out on the title. Houzeau-Lancaster, n°12780 - La Lande, 383 - DSB, VII, 579.
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About the sale Antiquarian books from the 15th to the 19th century - Astronomy
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