Herschel, Sir John F. W.; Drashusova, A. (translator)

[ Outlines of Astronomy translated into Russian, Volume 2 ONLY ] Ocherki Astronomii [ ]

Moscow: Kratkov and Co 1862. [4], v, 343, [1] pages plus 3 plates. 8vo. Blue cloth. Volume 2 ONLY. "Sir J. Herschel's copy, with Herschel Library stamps on title and half-title pages." Red and gold foil ticket of Dr. Sydney Ross on front pastedown. An uncut, unopened example. Very Good. Cloth. [26138]


The translation into Russian of Sir John Herschel's 'Outlines of Astronomy'. Ross,Dr. Sydney, Catalogue of the Herschel Library #1505 notes only the 1863 edition in 2 volumes. Rare.

Transliteration based on spine labels and typed card laid in similar to those found in other Collingsworth volumes handled by Ross. Note: the three plates are marked Plate II, IV, and VII (apparently as published and noted in the index of plates opposite on page [344].

Price: $250.00