José Comás - Astronomia - 1935

Magnificent first edition of the work Astronomy by the prestigious Spanish astronomer José Comas Solá, published in Barcelona by Editorial Ramón Sopena in 1935.

It is one of the most important scientific popularization works published in Spain during the first half of the 20th century. Comas Solá, director of the Astronomical Section of the Fabra Observatory and president of the Sociedad Astronómica de España y América, gathers in this volume a comprehensive explanation of the modern astronomy of his time.

The book comprises 640 pages and stands out for its extraordinary scientific and documentary content, enriched with a careful illustrated edition that includes:

First edition (1935)
640 pages
298 engravings and original illustrations
3 original fold-out maps
Numerous astronomical photographs
Topographic map of the Moon
Celestial maps and large-format scientific plates

It retains its original blue publisher's binding, decorated, with gold tooling on the cover and spine, one of the most attractive and sought-after features of this edition.

The copy presents a good overall condition for its age. Clean interior, complete maps and solid binding. Only light signs of use and small wear to the edges and to the cover illustration, visible in the photographs.

An indispensable work for collectors of astronomy, the history of science, first editions, and illustrated books of the 20th century. Its careful presentation, abundant graphic material, and historical relevance make this copy especially interesting for any specialized library.