Wünsch,C.E. Cosmological conversations for young friends of nature. 2nd ed. Vol.…

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Wünsch,C.E.

Cosmological conversations for young friends of nature. 2nd ed. Vol. 1 (v.3). Lpz., Breitkopf 1791. with eng. Title vign. and 19 folded. Copper plates (partly colored). 4 pp., 664 p., 3 pp. hardcover with ribbed boards. (Strongly worn, rubbed, gel. partly chipped). Cf. Wegehaupt I, 2330; Poggendorff II, 1373; ADB 44, 318 - First published in 1778 under a slightly different title. - Volume I deals with the division of the earth's surface, the seasons, astronomical changes and celestial stars. - Some browning, somewhat stained in places, some plates with marginal wear.

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