LICK OBSERVATORY – MOORE, J.H. (1878-1949), MAYALL, N.U., and CHAPPELL, J.F.. Astronomical Photographs taken at the Lick Observatory. [Mt. Hamilton: Lick Observatory Photographic Laboratory 1940.]

First edition of this handsome, large portfolio depicting stars, nebulae, and other celestial objects. A second edition was published in September, 1941 with additional plate 5a.

Folio (425 x 350mm). 4pp of text plus 15 photographs from the original negatives. (Small erased withdrawal stamp on title, pencil numbers on a page of text). Loose as issued in original cloth portfolio, cover gilt-lettered, ribbon ties (mild soiling/wear, two small removed labels).

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