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1356 - LA HIRE, Philippe de. Astronomical Tables … in which the motions of the Sun, the Moon, and the other planets are given, derived solely from observations and independently of any hypothesis. The positions of the principal fixed stars visible on our horizon. The method of astronomical calculation, and the calculation of eclipses using only straight-line trigonometry. The description, construction, and use of instruments in modern Islamic astronomy. And several useful problems in astronomy and geography. Published by the Royal Observatory of Paris, where the observations on which this work is based were made. 3rd edition, Paris (Montalant), 1735. In-4°, contemporary half-calf (some wear, a small tear), gilt-ribbed spine, marbled endpapers, red edges, pp. xx + 198 + 84 [tables & Privilege], with 4 folding plates. Text almost entirely browned.
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LA HIRE, Philippe de. Astronomical Tables … in which the motions of the Sun, the Moon, and the other planets are given, derived solely from observations and independently of any hypothesis. The positions of the principal fixed stars visible on our horizon. The method of astronomical calculation, and the calculation of eclipses using only straight-line trigonometry. The description, construction, and use of instruments in modern Islamic astronomy. And several useful problems in astronomy and geography. Published by the Royal Observatory of Paris, where the observations on which this work is based were made. 3rd edition, Paris (Montalant), 1735. In-4°, contemporary half-calf (some wear, a small tear), gilt-ribbed spine, marbled endpapers, red edges, pp. xx + 198 + 84 [tables & Privilege], with 4 folding plates. Text almost entirely browned. Third edition of the tables; first edition of the French translation by La Hire himself. H & L 12780; Lalande 401 Provenance: library of Jean-Nérée RONFORT (1943–2012)
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