{"product_id":"james-ferguson-astronomy-explained-upon-sir-isaac-newtons-principles-1778-sixth-edition-full-leather-antique-book","title":"James Ferguson Astronomy Explained Upon Sir Isaac Newton's Principles | 1778 Sixth Edition | Full Leather | Antique Book","description":"\u003cp data-start=\"315\" data-end=\"499\" class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchorContainer\"\u003eOriginal \u003cstrong data-start=\"324\" data-end=\"346\"\u003e1778 Sixth Edition\u003c\/strong\u003e of \u003cstrong data-start=\"350\" data-end=\"427\"\u003eJames Ferguson's \u003cem data-start=\"369\" data-end=\"425\"\u003eAstronomy Explained Upon Sir Isaac Newton's Principles\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e, one of the most influential popular science books of the 18th century.\u003cspan aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchor\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"501\" data-end=\"817\"\u003eThis edition was published in \u003cstrong data-start=\"531\" data-end=\"563\"\u003eLondon in 1778 (MDCCLXXVIII)\u003c\/strong\u003e and explains Newtonian astronomy in language intended for readers without advanced mathematical training. It also includes material on the \u003cstrong data-start=\"703\" data-end=\"728\"\u003e1761 Transit of Venus\u003c\/strong\u003e, methods for determining planetary distances, and observations by \u003cstrong data-start=\"795\" data-end=\"816\"\u003eJeremiah Horrocks\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"819\" data-end=\"930\"\u003eBound in an attractive full leather binding with gilt-lettered spine titled \u003cstrong data-start=\"895\" data-end=\"910\"\u003e\"Astronomy\"\u003c\/strong\u003e and \u003cstrong data-start=\"915\" data-end=\"930\"\u003e\"Ferguson.\"\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-start=\"1057\" data-end=\"1068\" class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchorContainer\"\u003eDetails\u003cspan aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchor\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul data-start=\"1069\" data-end=\"1307\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1069\" data-end=\"1101\"\u003eAuthor: James Ferguson, F.R.S.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1102\" data-end=\"1117\"\u003eSixth Edition\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1118\" data-end=\"1143\"\u003ePublished: London, 1778\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1144\" data-end=\"1166\"\u003eFull leather binding\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1167\" data-end=\"1189\"\u003eGilt spine lettering\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1190\" data-end=\"1229\"\u003eComplete title page dated MDCCLXXVIII\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1230\" data-end=\"1307\"\u003eEarly scientific work covering Newtonian astronomy and the Transit of Venus\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-start=\"1309\" data-end=\"1322\" class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchorContainer\"\u003eCondition\u003cspan aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchor\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul data-start=\"1323\" data-end=\"1619\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1323\" data-end=\"1383\"\u003eGood antique condition for approximately 250 years of age.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1384\" data-end=\"1443\"\u003eLeather binding shows expected wear and rubbing from age.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1444\" data-end=\"1479\"\u003ePages display typical age toning.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1480\" data-end=\"1550\"\u003ePrevious owner inscriptions\/notations are present on the title page.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1551\" data-end=\"1619\"\u003ePlease review all photos carefully for condition and completeness.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"SITTIM","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":45340267380805,"sku":null,"price":375.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0705\/4540\/8069\/files\/IMG_1260.jpg?v=1783880590","url":"https:\/\/sittimshop.com\/products\/james-ferguson-astronomy-explained-upon-sir-isaac-newtons-principles-1778-sixth-edition-full-leather-antique-book","provider":"SITTIM","version":"1.0","type":"link"}