Nov 08, 2007 - Sale 2127

Sale 2127 - Lot 272

Price Realized: $ 1,140
?Final Price Realized includes Buyer’s Premium added to Hammer Price
Estimate: $ 400 - $ 600
BAILLY, JEAN-SYLVAIN. Histoire de l'Astronomie Moderne depuis la Fondation de l'École d'Alexandrie, jusqu'à l'Époque de M.D.CC.XXX. 18 folding engraved plates. Half-titles. 3 volumes. 4to, contemporary mottled sheep gilt, joints cracked or starting, Volume 2 spine chipped at top; scattered minor foxing not affecting plates. St. Paul's School bookplates. Paris: les Frères De Bure, 1779-82

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first edition. DSB I, 402; Houzeau & Lancaster 23.