The Flammarion Book of Astronomy

The Flammarion Book of Astronomy by Camille Flammarion. Published by Simon & Schuster, NY, 1964. 1st American Edition. Hardbound, No DJ. Size 4to. Condition: VG. Front paper bind has tear at title, sm chip on back binding. Balance of book VF, pull out plates in excellent condition. LCCN 64-15354. An entirely new edition of the original work of Camille Flammarion prepared under the direction of Gabrielle Camille Flammarion, General Secretary of the French Astronomical Society and of Andre' Danjon, Member of the Institute, Director of the Paris Observatory in collaboration with a group of astronomers. Translated into English by Annabel and Bernard Pagel. With 2 pull out, 12 inch X 21 inch, 'Planisphere of the Heavens' maps, Northern and Southern Hemisphere. 670 Pgs. Description text copyright 2000 www.BooksForComfort.com. Item ID 3062.