Astronomy Books
Sun and Moon a Story of Astronomy, Photography and Cartography
Located in New York City, NY
in Japan, about which he has written books that include The Ocean in the Sand and Beyond Japan. In
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21st Century and Contemporary European Books
Materials
Paper
Universe: Exploring the Astronomical World
Located in New York City, NY
animation.
Universe is a groundbreaking survey that celebrates the popular subject of astronomy through
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21st Century and Contemporary European Books
Materials
Paper
World of Comets, Translated by James Glaisher, Leather Bound, 1st Ed
Located in valatie, NY
of the study of comets, from superstitions to historical astronomy to modern theories and
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Antique 1870s English Books
Materials
Leather, Paper
Pliny, Gaius Secundus: HISTORIE OF THE WORLD
Located in Middletown, NY
incomplete. It comprises thirty-seven books dealing with mathematics and physics, geography and astronomy
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Antique Early 17th Century English Books
Materials
Leather, Paper
Vintage Astronomical Almanac: Celestial Insights for 1981, USSR, 1J137
Located in Bordeaux, FR
timeless allure.
Ideal for astronomy enthusiasts, stargazers, and those intrigued by the mysteries of the
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Vintage 1980s Books
Materials
Paper
No Reserve
H 0.79 in W 4.73 in D 7.88 in
Rare French Empire Ormolu Clock of Astronomy Lesson Signed Lafollie a Paris
Located in London, GB
A very rare French Empire ormolu mantel clock of an Astronomy Lesson. I have never seen this model
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Antique 1810s French Mantel Clocks
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Ormolu
H 15.5 in W 16.75 in D 5.5 in
Original Vintage Space Poster Soviet School Boy Cosmonaut Science Education USSR
Located in London, GB
background that lists various school subjects: Geography Algebra Physics and Astronomy as well as the names
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Vintage 1980s Russian Posters
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Paper
H 34.26 in W 21.66 in D 0.04 in
Lyonnais, Beaujolais, Forez, Mâconnais: A 1644 Depiction of France's Provinces
Located in Langweer, NL
student of mathematics and astronomy under Tycho Brahe. He established himself in Amsterdam in 1596
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Antique 1640s Maps
Materials
Paper
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H 20.08 in W 23.82 in D 0 in
French Charles X Malachite, Lapis Lazuli, and Gilt Bronze Figurative Clock
Located in London, GB
surmount depicts Urania, Greek muse of astronomy. She is accompanied by a lapis lazuli globe and a pile of
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Antique 1830s French Charles X Mantel Clocks
Materials
Lapis Lazuli, Malachite, Bronze, Ormolu
H 29.53 in W 20.87 in D 9.06 in
French Charles X Malachite and Gilt Bronze Figurative Clock
Located in London, GB
muse of astronomy. She is accompanied by a malachite globe and a pile of gilt bronze books, which
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Antique Early 19th Century French Charles X Mantel Clocks
Materials
Malachite, Ormolu, Bronze
Loudun and Mirebeau: A Cartographic Masterpiece of 17th Century France by Blaeu
Located in Langweer, NL
Blaeu, born in 1571 near Alkmaar, Netherlands, was an accomplished student of mathematics and astronomy
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Antique 1650s Maps
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Paper
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H 20.08 in W 23.82 in D 0 in
Cosmgraphy and Astrology, 1686 by Richard Blome from the First Edition
By Richard Blome
Located in BUNGAY, SUFFOLK
cosmography and astronomy; below, two emblematic figures with scientific instruments either side. Lettered
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Antique 1680s English Charles II Decorative Art
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Paper
H 16.34 in W 10.44 in D 0.04 in
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Flower Color Theory Book
By Phaidon
Located in New York City, NY
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21st Century and Contemporary Chinese Books
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Paper
Where Architects Sleep, The Most Stylish Hotels in the World
Located in New York City, NY
In the tradition of the bestselling Where Chefs Eat: the definitive global hotel guide by the real experts who know - architects
No one appreciates a building quite like an architect...
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21st Century and Contemporary Books
Materials
Paper
Annie Leibovitz at Work
Located in New York City, NY
Annie Leibovitz, our most celebrated living photographer, explains how her pictures are made
Leibovitz addresses young photographers and readers interested in what photographers do...
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21st Century and Contemporary European Books
Materials
Paper
Breakfast: The Cookbook
Located in New York City, NY
Start the day with the definitive cookbook of authentic home-cooking breakfast dishes from around the world
Breakfast is the most important, and comforting, time of day for billion...
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21st Century and Contemporary European Books
Materials
Paper
Bertoia, The Metal Worker Book
Located in New York City, NY
A celebration of the rich and varied work of Italian-born American artist, designer, and master of metal, Harry Bertoia from chapel altarpieces and bronze fountains, to wire chairs a...
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21st Century and Contemporary European Books
Materials
Paper
Flower Exploring the World in Bloom
Located in New York City, NY
A comprehensive and sumptuous survey that celebrates the beauty and appeal of flowers throughout art, history, and culture
The latest installment in the bestselling Explorer Serie...
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21st Century and Contemporary Books
Materials
Paper
Civil War-Era Side Drum, Made by George Kilbourn, 1859
Located in Colorado Springs, CO
Presented is an original Civil War-era side drum with a pair of wooden drumsticks. This is a rope tension drum with a wooden body, ropes, and leather tabs. An iron tack pattern surro...
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Antique 1850s American American Classical Musical Instruments
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Iron
Personal Memoirs of U. S. Grant, Two-Volume Set, 1885-86
Located in Colorado Springs, CO
Grant, Ulysses S., Personal Memoirs of U.S. Grant. New York: Charles L. Webster and Co., 1885-1886. Two volume set. Octavo, beautifully rebound in quarter green leather and cloth boa...
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Antique 1880s American Books
Materials
Leather, Paper
Exotic - A Fetish for the Foreign
Located in New York City, NY
A fascinating survey of the enduring human love affair with the exotic and the strange in art, architecture and design, and its impact on Western culture
Exotic explores our obsessio...
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21st Century and Contemporary Books
Materials
Paper
Gardener's Garden Inspiration Across Continents and Centuries
By Phaidon
Located in New York City, NY
With more than 1,000 images and descriptive texts, this is the ultimate celebration of the world’s most gorgeous gardens – now available with a stunning fuchsia pink cover
This in...
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2010s Chinese Books
Materials
Paper
Collection of Leather Bound Art Deco Photo Albums of European Travel
Located in Atlanta, GA
Collection of Leather Bound Art Deco Photo Albums of European Travel, the actual albums are probably French, circa 1920's. They document fabulous trips throughout Europe in the 1920'...
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Vintage 1920s French Art Deco Photography
Materials
Leather, Paper
19th Century Apothecary Case Box
Located in New York, NY
19th Century Apothecary Box Case. Chinese Antique Apothecary Doctors Case. Composed of elm wood and pine, this case has seven drawers with brass pulls. Each drawer has a curtain ...
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Antique 1870s Chinese Qing Apothecary Cabinets
Materials
Elm, Spruce
Bespoke Round Italian Travertine Dining Table
Located in London, London
Travertine dining table
Made to order in Italy
Round top
Dimensions can be adjusted
Honed or polished finish
Rounded or straight edges
Travertine pedestal
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Tables
Materials
Travertine
The Silver Spoon Classic
Located in New York City, NY
A luxurious collection of the best recipes from the world's leading Italian cookbook - with all new photography and design
First published in 1950, Il Cucchiaio d'Argento, or its En...
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21st Century and Contemporary European Books
Materials
Paper
Art & Place, Site-specific Art of the Americas Book
Located in New York City, NY
Art & Place celebrates the most spectacular, uplifting and outstanding examples of site-specific art in the Americas. Whether created for indoor spaces, or urban, desert or mountaino...
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21st Century and Contemporary European Books
Materials
Paper
Mario Bellini Book
Located in New York City, NY
The first comprehensive monograph on Mario Bellini, one of Italy’s most versatile and influential designers.
The book is richly illustrated with over 500 images, including sketch...
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21st Century and Contemporary Books
Materials
Paper
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French Napoleon III Boulle Bibliotheque ‘Bookcase’
Located in Suffolk, GB
ormolu cherub figure, one holding a telescope and a planet, symbolizing Astronomy and the other holding a
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Antique 1860s French Bookcases
Materials
Wood
"Universe: Exploring the Astronomical World" Book
Located in New York City, NY
animation.
Universe is a groundbreaking survey that celebrates the popular subject of astronomy through 300
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Books
Materials
Paper
Universe: Exploring the Astronomical World
Located in New York City, NY
animation.
Universe is a groundbreaking survey that celebrates the popular subject of astronomy through
Category
21st Century and Contemporary European Books
Materials
Paper
Powers of Ten: A Flipbook, Charles and Ray Eames, Coffee Table Art Book
By Charles and Ray Eames
Located in Brugge, BE
man at a picnic. The effect is a spectacular cosmic adventure. A journey that involves astronomy
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1990s American Mid-Century Modern Books
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Paper
H 0.67 in W 6.03 in D 4.02 in
Two Sides of the Moon: Our Story of the Cold War Space Race, Signed, David Scott
Located in Colorado Springs, CO
War Space Race. New York: Thomas Dunne Books, 2004. First U.S. Edition. Signed by Scott on the full
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Early 2000s Books
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Paper
H 9.5 in W 6.5 in D 1.5 in
Jean-André Reiche, Empire Pendule Urania, Allegory of Astronomy, Paris, 1820s
Located in Greven, DE
Jean-André Reiche - Allegory of astronomy
Paris
bronze, marble, enamel
around 1820
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Antique 1820s French Empire Mantel Clocks
Materials
Marble, Bronze, Enamel
H 14.57 in W 12.21 in D 3.94 in
Napoleon III Gilt Bronze Clock in the Louis XVI Manner by Maison Marquis
By Maison Marquis
Located in London, GB
maiden and cupid holding a sundial, accompanied by draped branches, globes and books as attributes of
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Antique 19th Century French Louis XVI Mantel Clocks
Materials
Bronze, Enamel, Ormolu
Clock Set 19th Century Louis Philippe Charles X Period by Leroy À Paris
By LeRoy
Located in Warsaw, PL
allegory of astronomy. Two of the putti figures are diligently trying to conduct some kind of astronomical
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Antique Mid-19th Century French Charles X Mantel Clocks
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Malachite, Gold Plate
H 42.52 in W 47.25 in D 16.15 in
19th Century Pair Grand Tour Convent Siena and Amethyst Marble Obelisks
Located in London, GB
' prestige and standing. Grand Tourists would return with crates of art, books, pictures, sculpture, and
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Antique 1890s More Desk Accessories
Materials
Amethyst, Marble
H 15.75 in W 3.94 in D 3.94 in
Empire Mantel Clock in Gilt Bronze Depicting "Allegory of Astronomy"
Located in Warsaw, PL
Egypt inspiration, the mantel clock successfully depicted “Allegory of Astronomy""
The concept of
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Antique Early 19th Century French Empire Table Clocks and Desk Clocks
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Gold Plate
Allegorical Bronze Statue of Bellona or Minerva Roman Goddesses of War
Located in Vancouver, British Columbia
mandolin, an ionic capital, a helmeted classical bust and books including one titled " Vie Des Peintres" or
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Antique Early 19th Century French Neoclassical Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Bronze
Peter Max Hand Signed Female Profile Lithograph, Circa 1978
By Peter Max
Located in Atlanta, GA
interest in American pop culture — namely comic books, jazz and cinema. Max’s paintings, graphic design and
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20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Prints
Materials
Wood, Paper
19th Century Pair of Grand Tour Convent Siena Marble Obelisks
Located in London, GB
' prestige and standing. Grand Tourists would return with crates of art, books, pictures, sculpture, and
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Antique 1890s Italian Obelisks
Materials
Siena Marble
Set of Six Asa Smith Celestial Woodblock Prints
By Asa Smith
Located in New York, NY
time of the American Revolution and Civil War, when a plethora of books and atlases
on astronomy were
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Antique 19th Century Prints
French 19th Century, Louis XVI Ormolu Bronze Clock featuring Urania
Located in Charleston, SC
Astronomy and Astrology (the Greek did not differentiate).The Muse is dressed a l'Antique and is represented
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Antique 19th Century French Louis XVI Clocks
Materials
Alabaster, Bronze
Period French Empire Clock "Study and the Sciences" Circa 1815
Located in Vancouver, BC
three books and holds a scrolled diploma in her right hand. The cock of Aesculapius below the dial and
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20th Century French Clocks
Materials
Marble, Ormolu, Steel, Brass
Monkey
Located in Florham Park, NJ
Description du Cabiner du Roi.
“The single greatest influence on all subsequent bird and animal books
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Antique 18th Century and Earlier German Prints
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Astronomy Books For Sale on 1stDibs
There is a range of astronomy books for sale on 1stDibs. Frequently made of paper, metal and ormolu, all astronomy books available were constructed with great care. Astronomy books have been made for many years, and versions that date back to the 18th Century alongside those produced as recently as the 21st Century. Louis XVI astronomy books are consistently popular styles. There have been many well-made astronomy books over the years, but those made by Richard Blome are often thought to be among the most beautiful.
How Much are Astronomy Books?
The average selling price for at 1stDibs is $3,348, while they’re typically $39 on the low end and $74,500 highest priced.
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