New York: William Morrow and Company Inc., 1979. Book. Near Fine. Hardcover. First Edition.. FIRST PRINTING of the First Edition. A presentation of the evolution of research and knowledge in the study of the solar system, dispelling numerous myths and misconceptions with startling realities and facts about the various planets and their moons, the text accompanied by many illustrations, drawings, factual tables, etc. Hardcover with dust jacket, contains illustrations, charts, tables, graphs, references, indexed, 268pp., d.j. shows light shelfwear. A nice copy, the jacket neatly encased in an acid-free archival plastic protector. Size: 8vo - over 7¾" - 9¾" tall.

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Bookseller: JB Books (US)
Bookseller's Inventory #: 00010586
Title: New Worlds for Old
Author: Lunan, Duncan
Format/Binding: Hardcover
Book Condition: Used - Near Fine
Jacket Condition: Near Fine
Edition: First Edition.
ISBN 10: 0688034861
ISBN 13: 9780688034863
Publisher: William Morrow and Company Inc.
Place of Publication: New York
Date Published: 1979
Keywords: SCIENCES, ASTRONOMY, PHYSICS, ASTROPHYSICS, SOLAR SYSTEM, PLANETS, MOONS, STARS, UNIVERSE
Bookseller catalogs: General;

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