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47 - DESPLACES (Philippe). Ephemerides of celestial movements, fo…
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DESPLACES (Philippe). Ephemerides of celestial movements, for the years 1715 to 1725. Containing the diurnal movements of the planets in longitude: their latitude, aspects and mean positions; those of the stars, their rising, setting, appearances and occultations; the immersions and emersions of Jupiter’s first satellite for the same years. With an introduction on the use and utility of the Ephemerides for the meridian of the city of Paris. Paris, Jacques Collombat, 1716. In-4; marbled havana calfskin, decorated ribbed spine, red title label, double gilt fillet framing the covers, marbled edges (contemporary binding); (4) ff. (title page, preface, table of contents and privilege), 96, 279, (1) pp, fine frontispiece by Richardon and 54 figures in the text. (Houzeau-Lancaster, 15464). Headbands, jaws and corners restored. First edition. Ex-libris from the library of the Prince of Bauffremont, with ex-libris. A fine copy, the interior in very fresh condition, with a distinguished provenance.
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About the sale MONTIGNAC – 31st BOOK SALE – Day 1 of 4 – Nos. 1 to 549
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Auction time 08/19/2026 at 11:00 AM
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