DELAMBRE: Astronomie théorique et pratique. Paris, Vve Courcier, 1814; two vol. (out of three) in 4°, half green basane binding. 19 folding plates. First edition of this classic of astronomy, resulting from the lessons that Delambre had been giving for six years at the Collège de France. The first volume contains the description of the instruments, trigonometry and spherical astronomy, the second one deals with the elliptical motion, the different systems of the world, the formation of astronomical tables and eclipses. Attached : DALLET : Practical Astronomy. Le Soleil et les Etoiles. Paris, Didot, 1890; in 8°, half blue basane. Plates in black. and : C: Astronomy taught in 22 lessons, or the wonders of the heavens explained without the help of mathematics. Paris, Audin, 1825 ; in 12, half red basane decorated later plus Guillemin le ciel