Agnes Giberne - Astronomy For Beginners - 1908
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Agnes Giberne’s revised 1908 hardback Astronomy For Beginners includes tipped-in plates.
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Description from the seller
- Very Good condition
- Tipped-in Plates (colour, and black & white) and Diagrams
- All pages are present
- Pages and Plates are generally clean & straight - a few small stains
- Binding and Hinges are secure
- Boards and Spine are straight & clean
- Prize Award Plate to the Front Pastedown
This is a beautiful copy of "Sun, Moon and Stars". This has been well cared for and it remains in Very Good overall condition. It would make a fabulous addition to any decorative children's library or private collection.
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SUMMARY
- Sun, Moon and Stars. Astronomy for Beginners
- Written by Agnes Giberne
- Printed 1908, Twenty-Eighth Thousand, Newly Revised
- Published by Seeley and Co. Limited, London
- Hardcover
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CONDITION TERMINOLOGY
Fine (F): An excellent copy, showing next to no wear. Likely unread.
Near Fine (NF): Small signs of wear, but still an excellent copy. Possibly unread.
Very Good (VG): A very good copy. Expect a few signs of wear but nothing overtly detrimental to the book. Lightly read.
Good (G): A generally very good copy, but with the possibility of either a large number of minor defects, or a few more significant defects which will be noted.
Fair: An average book that has complete text pages but may lack endpapers, half-title, etc. Binding, jacket (if any), etc., may also be worn. May require repairs.
Poor: A book that is heavily worn, possibly with broken joints, hinges, missing pages, etc. Generally only rare books are sold in this condition. Likely to require repairs.
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SHIPPING
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PAYMENT
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Seller's Story
Flozzy Books, is an independent UK bookstore based in the heart of England. We deal in a wide range of antiquarian, rare and collectible books, but specialise in children's and illustrated titles. Sought-after authors and illustrators such as Beatrix Potter, Arthur Rackham, JM Barrie and Mabel Lucie Attwell feature heavily in our usual stock.
- Very Good condition
- Tipped-in Plates (colour, and black & white) and Diagrams
- All pages are present
- Pages and Plates are generally clean & straight - a few small stains
- Binding and Hinges are secure
- Boards and Spine are straight & clean
- Prize Award Plate to the Front Pastedown
This is a beautiful copy of "Sun, Moon and Stars". This has been well cared for and it remains in Very Good overall condition. It would make a fabulous addition to any decorative children's library or private collection.
---- ---- ---- ---- ----
SUMMARY
- Sun, Moon and Stars. Astronomy for Beginners
- Written by Agnes Giberne
- Printed 1908, Twenty-Eighth Thousand, Newly Revised
- Published by Seeley and Co. Limited, London
- Hardcover
---- ---- ---- ---- ----
CONDITION TERMINOLOGY
Fine (F): An excellent copy, showing next to no wear. Likely unread.
Near Fine (NF): Small signs of wear, but still an excellent copy. Possibly unread.
Very Good (VG): A very good copy. Expect a few signs of wear but nothing overtly detrimental to the book. Lightly read.
Good (G): A generally very good copy, but with the possibility of either a large number of minor defects, or a few more significant defects which will be noted.
Fair: An average book that has complete text pages but may lack endpapers, half-title, etc. Binding, jacket (if any), etc., may also be worn. May require repairs.
Poor: A book that is heavily worn, possibly with broken joints, hinges, missing pages, etc. Generally only rare books are sold in this condition. Likely to require repairs.
---- ---- ---- ---- ----
SHIPPING
Please be aware; you may be liable for locally payable customs/duties/import taxes, in addition to shipping charges. Most international parcels are shipped via Royal Mail, UPS, Evri or DPD. Delivery usually takes 3-7 working days and is fully trackable. Where possible, we will combine shipping of multiple items and refund a portion of the additional shipping fees. Please note; our shipping charges are increasing from November 2026
---- ---- ---- ----
PAYMENT
Payment is expected within three days of the end of the auction. Any items that remain unpaid after 14 days will be cancelled and the winning bidder may incur penalties from Catawiki.
Seller's Story
Flozzy Books, is an independent UK bookstore based in the heart of England. We deal in a wide range of antiquarian, rare and collectible books, but specialise in children's and illustrated titles. Sought-after authors and illustrators such as Beatrix Potter, Arthur Rackham, JM Barrie and Mabel Lucie Attwell feature heavily in our usual stock.
Details
Number of books
1
Subject
Astronomy, Children's books, Illustrated
Book title
Astronomy For Beginners
Author/ Illustrator
Agnes Giberne
Condition
Very good
Publication year oldest item
1908
Height
19.5 cm
Edition
Revised edition
Width
14 cm
Language
English
Original language
Yes
Publisher
Seeley & Co
Binding/ Material
Hardback
Extras
Tipped in plates
Number of pages
329
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