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.
First edition of the first ballooning book to contain illustrations that depict the overhead aerial view from within the balloon.
Stunning landmark achievement in astro-photography, completed and issued after Barnard's death in a limited edition of just 700 copies.
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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.
Inscribed first edition of this entertaining historical survey of physics and astronomy for the "modern girl."
A superb association copy of this retrospective tribute to the legendary anthropologist, conservationist, and scientist, inscribed to the National Geographic Society.
Rare suppressed first issue of the epochal popular survey of quantum physics, Hawking's first book for non-specialists.
Inscribed first edition account of the author's unusual machine-aided artistic techniques, alternatively titled "THE HOPEFUL MONSTER: A Subjective Report About Art-Robots."
First edition of this "popular account of phosphorescent animals and vegetables," in the stunning original pictorial cloth binding with phosphorescent details depicted in silver.
First edition, scarce signed issue, one of an unknown number signed by Carver on a special leaf before the half title.
Signed limited first (and only) edition, one of 50 copies produced by offset on fine handmade, watermarked paper.
First edition of this lively popular history of aeronautics, from Daedalus to the Wright brothers, with a particular emphasis on historical ballooning anecdotes of the most sensational kind.
First edition of the first study to foreground, in a systematic way, the cultural barriers women face in pursuing careers in science.
"Autograph first edition" of the pioneering African-American aviator's fictionalized autobiography, signed by Powell on the dedication leaf.
Visual history of Apple through the lens of employee-designed company t-shirts.
