Geared to the Stars : The Evolution of Planetariums, Orreries, and Astronomical Clocks
Toronto and Buffalo: University of Toronto Press 1978. First Edition. xvii, [1 blank], [1]-442 pages. Publisher's blue boards. Pictorial dust jacket in better than average condition with little of the usual rubbing. 1/2 inch closed tear at the head of the rear dj panel with associated creasing. Light wear at the corners and head/tail of the spine panel. Presents nicely on the shelf. Illustrated with black and white photographs, mostly of instruments in various institutional collections. Near Fine / Very Good. Boards. [29841]
An "extraordinary volume" reference that "traces the complete history of geared planetary machines from the inventions of Archimedes to the astronomical clocks of the present day..." It also studies the craftsmen of the time.
Essential reference for the scientific instrument historian or collector of these fabulous objects.
Price: $225.00