A Library of Curiosities - Part II
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Lot 4
AIRY, George Biddell, 1801-1892. Account of observations of the transit of Venus, 1874, December 8
Estimate: $400 - $600
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| $200 | $25 |
| $500 | $50 |
| $1,000 | $100 |
| $2,000 | $200 |
| $5,000 | $500 |
| $10,000 | $1,000 |
| $20,000 | $2,000 |
| $50,000 | $5,000 |
| $100,000 | $10,000 |
| $200,000 | $50,000 |
| $1,000,000 | $100,000 |
AIRY, George Biddell, 1801-1892. Account of observations of the transit of Venus, 1874, December 8 : made under the authority of the British government : and of the reduction of the observations, edited by Sir George Biddell Airy.
[London] : Printed for H.M. Stationery Off., under the authority of the Lords Commissioners of Her Majesty's Treasury, 1881.
viii, 512, 21 pages, XVII leaves of plates. With illustrations, maps, plans.
Bound in red cloth, gilt spine title.
H: 11 1/2 W: 9 in.
Condition
Very Good.
Book label on front pastedown endpaper, “ Dr. Sydney Ross.” With, “J. Herschel,” stamped on front free endpapers.
Overall Dimensions
Width: 9.00
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From the Estate of John A. Davidson, Jr. Proceeds to benefit the APL of Lorain County and the Dittrick Museum.
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