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Lot 99
TURNOR, Christopher Hatton (1840-1914). Astra Castra: Experiments and Adventures in the Atmosphere.
Estimate: $1,000 - $2,000
Bid Increments
| Price | Bid Increment |
|---|---|
| $0 | $10 |
| $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 |
TURNOR, Christopher Hatton (1840-1914). Astra Castra: Experiments and Adventures in the Atmosphere by Hatton Turner.
London: Chapman and Hall, 1865.
xxiii, 530 pages, 41 unnumbered leaves of plates: illustrations, portraits.
Bound in ¾ black leather, cloth boards, raised bands, red leather spine label, gilt spine title, speckled edges.
H: 13 W: 10 1/4 in.
With stamp on front free endpaper, “Cripplegate Institute” and on verso of plates throughout.
Condition
Very good, corners slightly bent, front hinge crackers.
Overall Dimensions
Height: 13.00
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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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