Liber Astronomiae Antiquus
Collection of astronomy books from the 16th to the 20th century. Original and collector's editions. Browse the ones you like — we'll get in touch directly.
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Systema Cosmicum
11.000 €
Annotationi sopra la lettione della spera del Sacro Bosco
2.600 €
Ad Vitellionem paralipomena, quibus astonomiae pars optica
14.000 €
Institutio Astronomica iuxta Hypothesis tam veterum quam Copernici and Tychonis
5.000 €
De la Terre a la Lune
4.500 €
The Moon considered as a planet, a word, and a satellite
3.000 €
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Works in the catalogue
XVI – XX
Centuries covered
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September 13, 2026
Pierre Gassendi's Institutio Astronomica: A Bridge Between Ancient and Modern Cosmos
Discover the rare 1656 Gassendi masterpiece that reconciled classical astronomy with Copernican and Tychonic systems. This exceptional Vlacq edition from Owen Gingerich's legendary collection represents a pivotal moment in astronomical history.
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August 31, 2026
A Journey to the Moon: Why Verne's 1865 Masterpiece Remains a Collector's Holy Grail
Discover why Jules Verne's De la Terre a la Lune (From the Earth to the Moon) is considered the cornerstone of science fiction literature. This rare 1865 first edition remains one of the most sought-after volumes in rare astronomy book collections worldwide.
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August 30, 2026
James Nasmyth's Lunar Photography: A Revolutionary First Edition That Changed Astronomy
Discover how Scottish astronomer James Nasmyth revolutionized lunar observation with his 1874 masterpiece, combining three decades of observations with innovative photographic techniques to create one of the first books illustrated with photomechanical processes.
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