1900 Star-Land Astronomy Book | Bickers & Son Tree Calf Prize Binding

London: Cassell & Company, Limited, 1900

A beautifully presented Edwardian school-prize copy of Sir Robert Stawell Ball’s engaging introduction to astronomy. Written by the Royal Astronomer of Ireland, Star-Land brings the wonders of the heavens to life through accessible discussions of the sun, moon, planets, eclipses, comets, observatories, and the wider universe.

This copy is handsomely bound by Bickers & Son in full tree calf, with an elaborate gilt-decorated spine, green morocco title label, gilt borders, marbled endpapers, and marbled page edges. The upper board bears the gilt arms of The Grange School, Folkestone, and the front free endpaper carries a contemporary prize inscription dated Christmas 1901. Illustrated throughout with a photogravure frontispiece and numerous astronomical plates and diagrams.

Condition: Very Good. Handsome and sound binding. Gilt detailing remains attractive. Pages clean and crisp. Prize inscription to the front free endpaper.

Size: Approximately 5 1/8” x 7 1/2”.

A richly bound Victorian-era astronomy book, equally appealing to collectors of scientific works, fine bindings, and historic school prize books.