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  Rare First English Edition of Edmond Halley's Astronomical Tables with Precepts both in English and Latin for Computing the Places of the Sun, Moon, Planets, and Comets; from the library of Revolutionary War general Philip Schuyler

  HALLEY, Edmond [Philip Schuyler].

  Astronomical Tables with Precepts both in English and Latin for Computing the Places of the Sun, Moon, Planets, and Comets.

  London: Printed for William Innys in Pater-noster Row, 1752.

  First edition in English of Halley's classic work, from the library of American Revolutionary War General Philip Schuyler and subsequently Harvard University professor Owen Gingerich. Quarto, bound in full polished calf, rebacked, morocco spine label lettered in gilt, gilt ruling to the spine in six compartments within raised gilt bands, rebacked, gilt ruling to the front and rear panels, illustrated with numerous charts. Edited by John Bevis. Lacking the copper-engraved frontispiece portrait of Halley and at least 3 text leaves. From the library of American Revolutionary War General Philip Schuyler (1733-1804) with his ownership signature to the half-title page, "Phi Schuyler Court Street 1761" along with a burned shadow of Schuyler's armorial bookplate on endleaves; the bookplate evidently removed at some point. Philip Schuyler (1733–1804) was an American Revolutionary War general, statesman, and prominent New York landholder whose military and political career placed him at the center of early national development. A member of the powerful Schuyler family, he served as a major general in the Continental Army, overseeing the Northern Department during the crucial early stages of the Saratoga campaign, where his logistical organization and strategic planning—though overshado...

  Price: $12,000.00     Item Number: 149862

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