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Lot 49
HEDGCOCK, Thomas. Astronomy-1831.
Estimate: $800 - $1,200
Bid Increments
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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 |
HEDGCOCK, Thomas. Astronomy-1831.
London: Thomas Watson, 1831.
Multum in parvo: a new work on astronomy, the magnet, tides, &c.: with engraved illustrations, by Thomas Hedgcock.
[4], 52 p., folded frontis.,1 leaf of plates: ill.
With publishers adverts bound between p. 22 and p. 23. With, “No. 5 A Sextant for observing altitude without aid of marine horizon;” and “No. 6 Ascertaining the area of a circle [?] the quadrant of a circle-” in ink at tail of text.
Bound in rebound ½ leather, marbled boards, black leather spine label, gilt spine title.
H: 8 1/2 W: 5 1/2 in.
Fine.
London: Thomas Watson, 1831.
Multum in parvo: a new work on astronomy, the magnet, tides, &c.: with engraved illustrations, by Thomas Hedgcock.
[4], 52 p., folded frontis.,1 leaf of plates: ill.
With publishers adverts bound between p. 22 and p. 23. With, “No. 5 A Sextant for observing altitude without aid of marine horizon;” and “No. 6 Ascertaining the area of a circle [?] the quadrant of a circle-” in ink at tail of text.
Bound in rebound ½ leather, marbled boards, black leather spine label, gilt spine title.
H: 8 1/2 W: 5 1/2 in.
Condition
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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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