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 works of scientific popularization 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 Astronomical Society of Spain and America, gathers in this volume a complete explanation of the modern astronomy of his time.

The book consists of 640 pages and stands out for its extraordinary scientific and documentary content, enriched with a carefully edited 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 preserves its original blue cloth publisher binding, decorated, with gilt 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. Interior clean, maps complete and binding solid. Only slight signs of use and small wear at the edges and on the cover illustration are visible in the photographs.

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