1892 Skriv og Keile Kalender Astrological Calendar Alexandra of Denmark Royal Bo

Description: Click here to see our other books! Skiv= og Keile= Kalender for bet Vor efter krifti Fodfel 1892 fom er at Skudaar, beregnet til Kiobenhavns Observatorium C. F. Skudaar 1892 Unknown : Copenhagen 7" by 4" 153pp, [4] SUMMARY In the original Danish, a interesting work of meteorology and astronomy, from the library of the Queen consort, Alexandra of Denmark. Illustrated,Leather Binding,Rebound,Scarce Overall Condition: Very Good This book weighs 0.5 KG when packed UK Postage: £ 3.99 US Postage: £ 15.99 EU Postage: £ 13.99 European Postage: £ 14.99 Asia Postage: £ 18.99 Worldwide Postage: £ 19.99 DESCRIPTION A charming volume, with a fascinating royal connection. Written in the original Danish, this astrological calendar charts the year 1892. Month by month the work charts the positioning of the sun, and the planetary movements, and constellations. In an attractive binding, this work appear to have been part of the library of Alexandra of Denmark, the Queen consort of Britain. The volume bears a monogrammed letter "A", and gilt crown to the front board, as well as royal bookplate to the front pastedown. The bookplate show the Royal crest of Albert Edward and Alexandra, Prince and Princess of Wales, and feature the saying 'Honi soit qui mal y pense', once again with the initial "A". It can be assumed this work belonged to Alexandra's, due to her connection with Denmark. A charming double page illustration to the rear of the volume depicts a planetary map, with the positioning of constellations. CONDITION Rebound by Hatchards, in a full morocco binding, with gilt detailing. Externally, smart, Minor rubbing to the head and tail of the spine, to the joints and extremities. A very small loss to the leather of the front joint, due to rubbing. Royal bookplate to the front pastedown. Light cockling towards the head of the front pastedown. Front and rear hinges appear to have been repaired, with the fabric used causing small marks to the front and rear endpapers. Internally, firmly bound. Pages are generally clean with the odd spot, mainly to the first and last pages. Overall Condition: Very Good GLOSSARY OF TERMS Overall Condition (Dustwrapper condition rating is shown after that for the book itself, where a dustwrapper is present) Fine - Very well preserved copy showing very little wear Very Good Indeed - Only one or two minor faults, really a very attractive copy Very Good - Quite a wide term meaning no major faults but probably several smaller ones often expected given the age of the book, but still a respectable copy Good - Meaning not very good. Some more serious faults as will be described in the condition report under 'condition' Good Only - Meaning one or more faults that could really do with repair Fair - As with good only above but with other faults leaving a compromised copy even after repair Poor - Really bad and possibly seriously incomplete. We only sell books in this condition where their rarity or value makes them attractive none the less. Major defects will be described. GUARANTEE We offer a full money back guarantee on our descriptions. Please ask for details and conditions. We prefer PAYPAL. If you pay via PAYPAL we will post the item off the same or the next working day with the postage you have selected. Please note we cannot accept USD cheques

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