Item #182095 An explanation of the gnomonic projection of the sphere : and of such points of astronomy as are most necessary in the use of astronomical maps : being a description of the construciton and use of the larger and smaller maps of the stars. Augustus De Morgan.

An explanation of the gnomonic projection of the sphere : and of such points of astronomy as are most necessary in the use of astronomical maps : being a description of the construciton and use of the larger and smaller maps of the stars...

1936, First Edition. London : Baldwin and Cradock. Provenance; William Ferguson's copy with his bookplate. Very good copy in the original sand-grain cloth. Professionally re-backed in matching cloth with the title blocked direct in gilt; very impressively finished. Remains particularly well-preserved overall; tight, bright, clean and strong.; 8vo 8" - 9" tall; 126 pages; Physical desc.: 2 p : l., 126 p. tables, diagrs ; 23 cm. Subject: Astronomy - Observers manuals. Stars - Atlases. Map projection. Other names: Society for the diffusion of useful knowledge, London. Item #182095

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