D'Aguila, C. J. E. H.Découverte de l'orbite de... Lot 1330

D'Aguila, C. J. E. H.Découverte de l'orbite de la terre du point central de l'orbite du soleil (...). With 8 folding engraved plates. Paris, Delance, 1806. 2 vols, XVI, 432 p., 2 vols. 8°. Cloth hardcover with mounted ribbon marker. With mounted label, marbled paper cover and colored edges on three sides (only somewhat rubbed and bumped). Okkulta D'Aguila, C. J. E. H. Découverte de l'orbite de la terre du point central de l'orbite du soleil (...). With 8 folding engraved plates. Paris, Delance, 1806. 2 vols, XVI, 432 p., 2 vols. 8°. Cloth hardcover with mounted ribbon marker. With mounted label, marbled paper cover and colored edges on three sides (only somewhat rubbed and bumped). First edition. - Rare work by the author, who claims to be a devout Christian. D'Aguila wrote his vision of a geocentric universe in honor of the "Fondateur de cette sublime organization", the universe; little else is known about the author. In his account, he adheres to Joshua 10:12. In a multitude of tables and explanations, he proves that the sun has an orbit, and that the earth has its own orbit independent of all other celestial bodies, which at the same time forms the imaginary center of the universe. - The endpapers renewed, only occasionally with inconspicuous pale brown spots. Overall an extremely well-preserved and clean copy. Occult - With 8 folded engraved plates. Cont. cardboard binding with marbled boards, mounted label on spine and three-sided colored edges (only slightly rubbed and bumped). - First edition. - Rare work by the author, who claims to be a devout Christian. D'Aguila wrote his vision of a geocentric universe in honor of the "Fondateur de cette sublime organization", of the universe. In a large number of tables and explanations, he proves that the sun has an orbit and that the earth has its own orbit independently of all other celestial bodies, which at the same time forms the imaginary center of the universe. - The endpapers renewed, only a few pp. with inconspicuous pale brown spots. Altogether a very well-preserved and clean copy. This work is taxed. The hammer price is subject to a 23.95% surcharge and the final invoice amount to 7% (books) or 19% VAT in the European Union. This work is subject to the regular margin scheme. There is a 23.95% buyer's premium on the hammer price and 7% (Books) or 19% VAT on the final invoice amount in the European Union.