Lot 035 - "Astronomy with an Opera-Glass" Antique Astronomy Book by Garrett P. Serviss, Eighth Edition with Appendix, Published by D. Appleton and Company, New York, 1910 MMB Likely made in Germany

Likely made in Germany

very heavy

the mat bears penciled notations

Condition shows wear to the red finish and label surface

spine covering largely perished with visible stitching and text block separating from boards

Lot 035 - "Astronomy with an Opera-Glass" Antique Astronomy Book by Garrett P. Serviss, Eighth Edition with Appendix, Published by D. Appleton and Company, New York, 1910 MMB Likely made in GermanyAntique astronomy book, "Astronomy with an Opera Glass" by Garrett P. Serviss, subtitled "A Popular Introduction to the Study of the Starry Heavens with the Simplest of Optical Instruments." This is the eighth edition with appendix, copyright 1888. Published by D. Appleton and Company, New York and London, 1910. The book includes constellation maps throughout the text. Blue cloth binding with gilt stamped title, star field, figural design, and opera