Treatise on Indian and Eastern Astronomy, a work that can serve as a sequel to the History of Ancient Astronomy. Paris, Debure the Elder, 1787. In-4, marbled calf, spine decorated, red title coin, marbled edges (contemporary binding).
Dorbon, number 5399. - Lalande, p. 601.
Original edition of this treatise by Jean-Sylvain Bailly (1736-1793), astronomer, academician and politician who played a great role during the Revolution. Filled with scholarly and highly instructive research, the book complements the author's other treatises on ancient and modern astronomy. Freckles to a few leaves. Worm gallery on the second plate, missing the lower cap and hooked to the head cap, two blunt corners, traces of wax on the first plate
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