A Log from Isaac Newton's Apple Tree, Law of Gravity - 1931 Astronomical Page
Some time ago, I acquired two damaged copies of Splendour of the Heavens - a Popular Authoritative Astronomy by Rev. T. E. R. Phillips & Dr. W. H. Steavenson, 1931 editions, considered to be one of the best early 1900's text on astronomy. I have been able to save some of the pages and illustrations.
Where else would you ever see a picture of an "authentic" piece of the apple tree that put Isaac Newton on his path to developing his Law of Universal Gravitation?
Great 1930s astronomical history.
Sound, but definitely showing its age; some slight moisture-caused ruffling of pages (mostly edges), margin foxing, an occasional bent page tip.
(Reverse has related/unrelated text and/or additional graphic...not shown)
A fascinating look at astronomy from the viewpoint of almost a century ago.
Condition: Excellent - Very Good - Good- Fair - Poor (but of historical interest)
Typical age toning & handing wear BUT some page ruffling due to exposure to moisture...text and illustration are very good.
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