Barter Books : Simms, William : The Achromatic Telescope, and its Various Mountings, Especially the Equatorial. Inscribed Presentation Copy.

The Achromatic Telescope, and its Various Mountings, Especially the Equatorial. Inscribed Presentation Copy.

£320.00
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Simms, William

Catalogue No.: c3149

Publisher:	London.: Troughton and Simms.
Edition:	First Edition; Published Date: 1852
Illustrations:	Line diagrams.
Dimensions:	230 x 150 mm (9 x 6 inches) - 74pp + catalogue.
Appearance:	Blue hardback cloth cover.
Condition:	G: in good condition. Cover lightly marked, with slight fading to spine. Pencil inscription to fep verso. Sporadic light foxing.

Inscription reads 'E J Collingwood Esq with the author's respects'. The dedicatee is most likely Edward John Collingwood, nephew of the Admiral, and noted amateur astronomer. Includes 'Catalogues of Instruments Made by Troughton and Simms' at rear.

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The Achromatic Telescope, and its Various Mountings, Especially the Equatorial. Inscribed Presentation Copy.

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