The Heavens by Robert Mudie

The Heavens by Robert Mudie, Published London Thomas Ward & Co 27 Paternoster Row. 1835. First Edition. Baxter’s pictures Polar Sky (CL No 12) and The Seasons (CL No 13) are within as Frontispieces, see pictures. Referred to in the Ball/Martin reference as the variations of polar bear position determine later editions. No additional writing/presentation detail to the pages of the front fly sheet. Boards Brown embossed, stamped with gilt spine lettering; and spine firm, 275 pages, xii, terminates with a Catalogue of New Works dated May 1st 1835 by Ward & Co, the publishers. End papers good, no spotting. Includes a preface by Robert Mudie. Contents include:10 Sections. A fine copy with all bindings tight. 115mm x 173mm.