"history Of Modern Astronomy, Since The Founding Of The School Of Alexandria", By M. Bailly

Rare copy with the Royal Arms of Louis XVI in blond calf in 4to format. "History of Modern Astronomy, from the foundation of the School of Alexandria to the time of Mr. DCC. LXXXII. (1782). By Mr. Bailly, Keeper of the King's Tables, of the Academy of Sciences, the Institute of Bologna, & of the Academy of Stockholm. Volume three in Paris, at the Debure Brothers, Quai des Augustins, near the rue Pavée. 1782. Mr. DCC. LXXXII. An exceptional piece in mint condition for this complete work in itself of the Analysis on Astronomy and its evolution, comes from the Library of the Duke of Vergennes Minister; this copy of all freshness despite a small passage of worm inside in the margin, in full blond glazed calf spine with ribs title and volume number red and olive morocco, beautiful gilt irons in the boxes and the naves, dishes with double gilt fillet frames, coat of arms in the center of the two dishes, marbled guards, red edges, interior lace, very fresh