Stirring series of photographs captured by a skilled photographer documenting the many diverse aspects of an operation involving a probable heart-lung ("H.L.") bypass.

First state of this provocative thesis written by a French astronomer in response to Voltaire, arguing that modern civilization owes its scientific roots to Asia rather than Europe.

Stunning landmark achievement in astro-photography, completed and issued after Barnard's death in a limited edition of just 700 copies.

Third revised edition of this popular beginner's astronomy textbook, designed for the high school student or enterprising autodidact, with eight letters by Bowen to her sister laid in.

First edition of the first published treatise to argue the mysterious construction of Stonehenge was not by the Romans but by the Danes, evocatively illustrated with woodcuts of the monument and featuring a poem celebrating the Scientific Revolution by Dryden.

A superb association copy of this retrospective tribute to the legendary anthropologist, conservationist, and scientist, inscribed to the National Geographic Society.

Inscribed first edition account of the author's unusual machine-aided artistic techniques, alternatively titled "THE HOPEFUL MONSTER: A Subjective Report About Art-Robots."

Signed limited first (and only) edition, one of 50 copies produced by offset on fine handmade, watermarked paper.

Quintessentially 1950s booklet accompanying Monty MacLevy's Figurama, a "slenderizing table" marketed to women and intended for home use.

A typescript on the medical and surgical treatment of burns, written by Army Nurse Corps Major Martha C. Peake.

First edition of the story of the moon landing, signed by astronauts Alan Shepard and James Lovell.

A complete, two volume patient ledger covering the entirety of the year 1957 from the office of Dr. John Melvin Thomason, a general practitioner operating out of Bruce Hospital in Florence, SC.

First printing of Tufte's classic work on data visualization.