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2 Volumes History of Modern Astronomy

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Description

Item: 2 Volumes History of Modern Astronomy, since the founding of the School of Alexandria, to the Time of MDCC XXX

First edition

Publishing: Paris, Chez les Freres de Bure, 1779

Size: 10.5 x 8 inches

727 & 751 pages

Jean-Sylvain Bailly (1736 – 1793) was a French astronomer, mathematician, freemason, and political leader of the early part of the French Revolution. He presided over the Tennis Court Oath, served as the mayor of Paris from 1789 to 1791, and was ultimately guillotined during the Reign of Terror.

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Condition

Very good condition. Bound in contemporary full mottled calf leather. Raised band spine with gilt decorations and morocco and yellow spine labels. Edges dyed red. Marbled endpapers. Top of joints cracked- solid. Bookplate of Libraire Alain Brieux on pastedown. Clean internally.