- 1 vol. Silby, E. A New and Complete
1 vol. Silby, E. A New and Complete Illustration of The Celestial Science of Astrology. London, 1817. 4 parts in 1 vol. Thick 4to, contemp. 1/4 calf & marbled bds., red morocco spine label; scuffed, spine & corners rubbed. With 30 plates (incl. frontis.), plate called for after p.756 bound after p. 1056. Scattered light foxing, minor occasional mostly marginal dampstaining. Dedication leaf loose.
- HOROLOGY - A GROUP OF TEN BOOKS
HOROLOGY - A GROUP OF TEN BOOKS TO INCLUDE
- Astronomy, A small collection of
Astronomy, A small collection of books to include: Proctor (Richard), Other Worlds Than Ours, London: Longmans, 1893, together with Stawell Ball (Robert), Star-land, London: Cassell, 1905; and The Story of the Heavens by the same author (3)/Provenance: From the Library of Paul Stickler, a Gloucestershire collector of books and maps.
- Three Indian/Jain paintings with
Three Indian/Jain paintings with astrological tables.
- ANTIQUE ASTRONOMY BOOK, 1864[Antique
ANTIQUE ASTRONOMY BOOK, 1864[Antique Astronomy Book], Keith, Thomas, A New Treatise on the Use of the Globes; or, A Philosophical View of the Earth and Heavens..., London, Longman, Green, 1864, 8vo, leather spine, with 9 fold-out engravings.
- French 18th C. astronomy books
French 18th C. astronomy books 2vol; "Astronomie" 1764, with fold out diagrams, leather bound. 10 1/4"H. Wear to cover, evidence of humidity and staining on upper right corners.
- R. Hobart (American, 20th century)
R. Hobart (American, 20th century) Signs of the Zodiac 12 screenprints with astrological cover all signed in the plate, from the collection of Robert Lohman 16 1/2" x 16 1/2"
- 7 BOOKS ON ANCIENT, EASTERN, AND
7 BOOKS ON ANCIENT, EASTERN, AND MYSTIC RELIGIONS Seven books on ancient, Eastern, and mystic religions or faiths including Ben Zion Bokser, "The Essential Writings Of Abraham Isaac Kook", Walter Addison Jayne, M.D., "The Healing Gods Of Ancient Civilizations", and Gershom G. Scholem, "On The Kabbalah And Its Symbolism". Approximate dimensions: "The Healing Gods Of Ancient Civilizations" h. 9.5", w. 6.5", d. 2"
- Pair of Tiffany gilt bronze zodiac
Pair of Tiffany gilt bronze zodiac bookends. Marked "Tiffany Studios, New York, 1091". 5 7/8"H.
- SHELF OF 26 VINTAGE BOOKS AND PAMPHLETS
SHELF OF 26 VINTAGE BOOKS AND PAMPHLETS ON HYPNOTISM, M...Shelf of 26 Vintage Books and Pamphlets on Hypnotism, Mind-Reading, Palmistry, Astrology, and Related Arts. American, bulk 1900s-30s. Including Hypnotism (Alhambra, 1900) by L.W. DeLaurence; Stage Hypnotism (1901) by Leonidas; "DeLaurence, Scott & Co." occult merchandise catalog (ca. 1916); Practical Lessons in Hypnotism (1901) by Cook; Hypnotism (ca. 1910) by De Courmelles; volumes on telepathy by Ovette and Baggally; Hypnotic Exhibitions (1900) by Harraden; and others. Sizes and bindings vary, condition generally good or better.
- 1 vol. Vince, S(amuel). A Treatise
1 vol. Vince, S(amuel). A Treatise on Practical Astronomy. Cambridge: J. Archdeacon Printer to The University, 1790. 4to, contemp. 1/2 morocco & marbled bds., spine gilt; scuffed, extremities rubbed. With 8 fold. plates (scattered light foxing), tables. Includes depictions of telescopes. 19th-Century owner's ink signature on title.
- BOOKS: (3) VOLS CALDER / MIRO CONSTELLATIONS
BOOKS: (3) VOLS CALDER / MIRO CONSTELLATIONS Calder Constellations, Miro Constellations, and Calder-Miro Chronology and Correspondence. Aquavella/Pace/Rizzoli, 2017, 3 hardcover volumes in slipcase, 12.75"h x 10.25"w x 3"d (overall)
- HODGES ASTROLOGICAL PACK OF PLAYING
HODGES ASTROLOGICAL PACK OF PLAYING CARDS.Hodges Astrological Pack of Playing Cards. London: Stopforth & Son, ca. 1830. 49/52 (missing King and Queen of Shamrocks, and AH). Very light soiling, otherwise excellent. Hand colored. The court cards represent mythological gods and the remaining cards bear pictorial representations of the constellations with superimposed suit symbols. Gilt edges. Fournier (pg. 221, #156).
- NORTHERN CIRCUMPOLAR MAP AND TWO
NORTHERN CIRCUMPOLAR MAP AND TWO ASTROLOGICAL MAPS, THREE REPRODUCTION COLOR ENGRAVINGSNorthern Circumpolar Map and Two Astrological Maps, Three Reproduction Color Engravings,
- A set of six Easton Press astronaut
A set of six Easton Press astronaut books, in matching black leather bindings, limited edition of 3,000, signed by authors with certificates of authenticity. Includes: Men from Earth by Buzz Aldrin, Countdown by Frank Borman, We Seven signed by Scott Carpenter, John Glenn and Gordon Cooper, Lost Moon by Jim Lovell, Shirra’s Space by Walter Schirra, Moon Shot by Alan Shepard. Condition: excellent CT Transfer Fee $10
- Charles Hodges Astrophilogeon,
Charles Hodges Astrophilogeon, approximately one hundred and forty celestial hand-coloured engraved cards (loose)
- 9PC ERTE ZODIAC LITHOGRAPHS New
9PC ERTE ZODIAC LITHOGRAPHS New York, France, Russian Federation,1892-1990Includes Sagittarius, Capricorn, Leo, Cancer, Scorpio, Aquarius, Taurus, Pisces, Aires 10/350.
- *A Group of Books Pertaining to
*A Group of Books Pertaining to Clocks including one on barometers and one on globes; 9 volumes total.
- HOROLOGY - A SMALL GROUP OF BOOKS
HOROLOGY - A SMALL GROUP OF BOOKS TO INCLUDE Tony Mercer, Chronometer Makers of the World, Colchester, 1991 F. J. Britten, Old Clocks & Watches and Their Makers, London, 1989 R. W. Symonds, Thomas Tompion His Life and Work, Feltham, 1969 Michael Balfour, The Classic Watch, London, 1989
- 18th Century Celestial Chart German,
18th Century Celestial Chart German, Systema Mundi Tychonicum, by Johann Doppelmayr and Johann Homann, probably from Homann's Atlas Coelestis in quo Mundus Spectabilis, Nuremberg, circa 1740, showing solar system according to the theories of Tycho Brahe and Giovanni Battista Riccioli, five diagrams representing the trajectory and orbit of the planets, twelve signs of the zodiac and Apollo riding his chariot across the sky depicted in central diagram, on laid paper with watermarks, 19-1/2 x 23-1/8 in.,
- ALEXANDER’S BOOK OF MYSTERY.Alexander,
ALEXANDER’S BOOK OF MYSTERY.Alexander, C. (Claude Alexander Conlin). Alexander’s Book of Mystery. Los Angeles, 1922. Printed wrappers. 8vo. Two pages soiled at rear. With fold-out palmistry chart, “Scientific Chart of the Hand” (19 x 11”).
- ZANCIGS, THE. GROUP OF BOOKS AND
ZANCIGS, THE. GROUP OF BOOKS AND BOOKLETS. EIGHT PIECES...Zancigs, The. Group of Books and Booklets. Eight pieces, including Palmistry (Chicago, 1900; First edition); six booklets, or Òslims,Ó on crystal gazing, astrology, and telepathy; and a vintage typed note on Zancig Studio letterhead (Chicago) regarding book trades and personal matters. Generally very good.
- TWO 17TH CENTURY MAPS, ASTROLOGICAL
TWO 17TH CENTURY MAPS, ASTROLOGICAL AND TERRESTRIALTwo 17th Century Maps, Astrological and Terrestrial 17 ¾ in. h. x 20 in. w., image 24 ¼ in. h. x 26 ¾ in. w., as framed
- A quantity of books, mostly natural
A quantity of books, mostly natural history subjects
- Eight boxes of books relating to
Eight boxes of books relating to the ancient world, specifically Roman and Hellenistic culture and history/Provenance: The Estate of Anthony J Beeson
- COLLECTION OF HOROLOGY RELATED
COLLECTION OF HOROLOGY RELATED BOOKSCollection of Horology Related Books,
- Six Huntington celestial maps:
Six Huntington celestial maps: five with hand colored constellations, southern and northern circumpolar, and zodiacal figures April through December, 14 x 13-1/2 in. (sight); with celestial planisphere showing entire sky, 15 x 21 in. (sight), large central area of foxing , each with imprint of F. J. Huntington, Hartford, Connecticut, 1835; in modern wood frames. Occasional minor stains, fading to colors, toning, one with small area of wear near margin, hinged at tops with archival tape verso (per one examined out of frame). Private Collection, Asheville, North Carolina
- EASTON PRESS ASTRONAUTS LIBRARY
EASTON PRESS ASTRONAUTS LIBRARY OF SIX SIGNED LIMITED EDITION BOOKS (Norwalk; The Easton Press, 1997), set #1380/3000, 8vo (9-1/2 in.), fine black leather, raised bands on spines, with gilt to boards and edges; each book with a Certificate of Authenticity and signatures of its astronaut author or authors. To include the following: Men From Earth by Buzz Aldrin; Countdown bu Frank Borman; Lost Moon by James Lovell; Schirra's Space by Walter M. Schirra, Jr.; Moon Shot by Alan Shepard and Deke Slayton; We Seven by M. Scott Carpenter, L. Gordon Cooper, Jr. and John H. Glenn, Jr.
- TWELVE FOLIO SOCIETY DREAMS, EARTH,
TWELVE FOLIO SOCIETY DREAMS, EARTH, SCIENCE BOOKS Assortment of twelve The Folio Society dreams, earth, and science hardcover books comprising, Jacob Bronowski, "The Ascent Of Man", 2017, Paul Coelho, "The Alchemist", 2018, Peter D'Epiro and Mary Desmond Pinkowish, "What Are The Seven Wonders Of The World?", 2005, Victoria Finlay, "Colour: Travels Through The Paintbox", 2009, Richard Fortey, "The Earth: An Intimate History", 2011, Richard Fortey, "Life", 2008, Sigmund Freud, "Interpreting Dreams", 2015, Jean Anthelme Brillat-Savarin, "The Physiology Of Taste", 2008, Wilfred Thesiger, "Arabian Sounds", 2005, multiple authors, "The Folio Book Of Food And Drink", 2017", and multiple authors, "Year Round Things To Do" (two copies), 2011. Provenance: From the Private Collection of Joel A. Katz, Atlanta, Georgia. Approx. "The Physiology Of Taste" h. 10", w. 7.25", d. 1.5".
- Eleven boxes of books relating
Eleven boxes of books relating to the ancient world, specifically Roman and Hellenistic culture and history/Provenance: The Estate of Anthony J Beeson
- EASTON PRESS (7) VOLS, ASTRONOMY
EASTON PRESS (7) VOLS, ASTRONOMY & SPACE Includes: The Oxford Astronomy Encyclopedia, 2003; Kennedy Space Center Gateway to Space, Firefly/Easton, 2006; Earth From Space, Firefly/Easton, 2004; Universe the Definitive Visual Guide, Dorling Kindersley/Easton, 2005; Cosmos, Firefly/Easton, 2004; Beyond: Visions of the Interplanetary Probes, 2003; and Smithsonian Earth, Dorling Kindersley/Easton, 2003; smallest: 11"h x 9.25"w, largest: 12"h x 11.75"w
- GROUP OF FOUR MATH AND SCIENCE
GROUP OF FOUR MATH AND SCIENCE BOOKS, THREE SIGNED BY ROBERT S. MCNAMARAGROUP OF FOUR MATH AND SCIENCE BOOKS, THREE SIGNED BY ROBERT S. MCNAMARA, including 'A Brief History of Time: From the Big Bang to Black Holes', by Stephen Hawking; 'The Nature of the Universe', by Fred Hoyle; 'Science Ponders Religion', ed. by Harlow Shapley; Proposizioni Teoriche E Pratiche di Matematica, by Antonio Bordon (4) Provenance: Robert McNamara Estate and Diana Byfield McNamara Book Collection
- ASTRONOMY, ISAAC NEWTON'S PRINCIPLES,
ASTRONOMY, ISAAC NEWTON'S PRINCIPLES, 1803"Astronomy Explained Upon Sir Isaac Newton's Principles, and made easy for those who have not studied Mathematics, to which are added A Plain Method of finding the distance of all the planets from the sun." Eleventh edition. By James Ferguson. Published in 1803, printed by A. Strahan, London. Contains four fold out illustrations. Binding is tight. Modern repair to boards. Some foxing and ghosting of illustrations. Measures 5 1/2" wide x 6 5/8" high. 503 numbered pages.
- Seven boxes of books relating to
Seven boxes of books relating to the ancient world, specifically Roman and Hellenistic culture and history/Provenance: The Estate of Anthony J Beeson
- Seven boxes of books relating to
Seven boxes of books relating to the ancient world, specifically Roman and Hellenistic culture and history/Provenance: The Estate of Anthony J Beeson
- 2 Totes Modern Design and Art Books
2 Totes Modern Design and Art Books