7. [Astronomy]. Collection of 3 bound 18th and 19th century - Lot 7

7. [Astronomy]. Collection of 3 bound 18th and 19th century works on the sidereal universe: - BAILLY DE MERLIEUX (Charles-François)]. Astronomie, cours d'études d'après les leçons publiques des professeurs. Paris, Baudoin, 1826. In-8, 208 p., pl. half tan basane with ornate smooth spine. Publisher's letter on front flyleaf. Essentially F. Arago's course illustrated with 5 hors-texte engraved plates. A history of printing follows. Binding a little rubbed, some foxing. (Houzeau & Lancaster, 8157) - COULIER (Philippe Jean)]. Astronomy taught in 22 lessons, or the wonders of the heavens explained without the aid of mathematics. Paris, Audin, 1825. In-12, 502 p., plates, smooth-backed tan half-bas. The text, which is a translation by T. Squire, is illustrated with 8 hors-texte plates, several of which are folded. Binding rubbed, some foxing. (Houzeau & Lancaster, 8128). - LALANDE (Jérôme). Abrégé d'astronomie. Paris, Firmin Didot, 1795. In-8, xxx, 417 p., [1] p., pl. basane fauve racinée, spine orné lisse (contemporary binding). Second edition enlarged and illustrated with 16 folded plates. Binding rubbed with spotting, some foxing. (Houzeau & Lancaster, 8908)