Astronomie. Tome premier [- seconde].
Paris: Desaint & Saillant, 1764. First edition, a fine set from the library of Erik Prosperin, of this major work by the celebrated French astronomer, which served as the introductory text for a generation of astronomers. “Next to his indefatigable efforts to improve astronomical tables, Lalande’s greatest contribution was as..... More
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