46 - Astronomy—Monthly Correspondence for the Advancement of Earth and Celestial Science. Edited by Franz Xaver von Zach. Volumes 9–13, 15, 18, 19, 21–24, 26–28 (final volume). 15 volumes in total. Includes 8 engraved portraits, 47 copperplate plates (some folded), 1 lithographic plate, 1 woodcut plate, 1 folded calendar page, and several tables. Gotha, Becker, 1804–1813. 19.5 x 12 cm. Contemporary paperboard bindings with colored spine labels (slightly rubbed and dusty).

Astronomy—Monthly Correspondence for the Advancement of Earth and Celestial Science. Edited by Franz Xaver von Zach. Volumes 9–13, 15, 18, 19, 21–24, 26–28 (final volume). 15 volumes in total. Includes 8 engraved portraits, 47 copperplate plates (some folded), 1 lithographic plate, 1 woodcut plate, 1 folded calendar page, and several tables. Gotha, Becker, 1804–1813. 19.5 x 12 cm. Contemporary paperboard bindings with colored spine labels (slightly rubbed and dusty). Folkerts, No. 11.15 – Cantor IV, 6 – Lugt 118 and 1266. – This epoch-making publication in the fields of astronomy and the earth sciences was distinguished by its timeliness. - “More important from the perspective under consideration here were the journals of Franz Xaver von Zach (1754–1832), which are rich in original historical treatises and reports. ... This was followed by the “Monatliche Korrespondenz zur Beförderung der Erd- und Himmelskunde” (1800–1813), printed in Gotha, which remains indispensable to this day.” (Cantor). - Zach, director of the observatory he founded on the Seeberg near Gotha, corresponded with leading astronomers, geographers, and explorers of his time. - Contains numerous first publications. - From the library of Adolf Friedrich, Duke of Cambridge (1774–1850, Viceroy of Hanover 1831–1837); on the title page, the stamp “A F”; on the top of the spine, gold embossing of a lion on a crown, surrounded by the same inscription with a crown above it; at the bottom of the spine, the letters “A. F.” embossed in gold. *