Lockyer, J. Norman; Expanded from shorthand notes with the assistance of G. M. Seabroke — Stargazing: Past and Present - 1st Edition

MacMillan & Co., 1878. Hardcover. The original first edition of this important book by Lockyer, the scientist and astronomer (1836-1920). He is credited with the discovery of Helium and was the founder and first editor of the journal Nature. xiv+496p. Frontis of Newall's telescope and 217 illustrations in the text. The book has been professionally recassed in the original boards and spine and as such is VG. The gilt on the spine however is faded. No foxing but some light toning of the page margins. Tightly bound; there is a marginal blotch from p.192-196. See scans and email for more. . Very Good