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Astronomers at the Royal Observatory, Cape of Good Hope: A history with emphasis on the nineteenth century
by Warner, Brian
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- Hardcover
- Signed
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- Condition
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- ISBN 10
- 0869611097
- ISBN 13
- 9780869611098
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About This Item
A. A. Balkema, Cape Town and Rotterdam for the University of Cape Town, 1979. 1st Edition. Hardcover. Very Good/Fair. signed. Signed by Author(s)132 pages (complete). Signed by Brian Warner on the title page. In general very good condition. The dustjacket is whole, entire and strong. It is worn and much scuffed and marked. The spine of the dj is sunned. The cover is handsome and smart. There is mild wear to the shelving edges and corners. It is very secure and sure. The contents are as new throughout. The pages are fresh, bright, tight, clean and clear. fk. Our orders are shipped using tracked courier delivery services.
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- Title
- Astronomers at the Royal Observatory, Cape of Good Hope: A history with emphasis on the nineteenth century
- Author
- Warner, Brian
- Format/Binding
- Hardcover
- Book Condition
- Used - Very Good
- Jacket Condition
- Fair
- Quantity Available
- 1
- Edition
- 1st Edition
- ISBN 10
- 0869611097
- ISBN 13
- 9780869611098
- Publisher
- A. A. Balkema, Cape Town and Rotterdam for the University of Cape Town
- Place of Publication
- Cape Town
- Date Published
- 1979
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- Bookseller catalogs
- Astronomy;
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- 1 oz
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