Liber Astronomiae Antiquus
Collection of astronomy books from the 16th to the 20th century. Original and collector's editions. Browse the ones you like — we'll get in touch directly.
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83
Works in the catalogue
XVI – XX
Centuries covered
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June 23, 2026
Cosmic Wonder in German: Littrow's Revolutionary Popular Astronomy of 1837
Discover the remarkable 1837 edition of Die Wunder des Himmels by Joseph Johann von Littrow, a groundbreaking work that brought astronomical knowledge to the masses through accessible German prose and beautiful engravings.
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June 22, 2026
Maurice Loewy's Stellar Coordinates: A Milestone in 19th Century Astronomical Precision
Discover why Maurice Loewy's 1877 work on celestial coordinates represents a crucial turning point in observational astronomy, and why collectors consider this compilation an essential piece of astronomical history.
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June 21, 2026
Lunar Studies from the Turn of the Century: Max Wilhelm Meyer's Der Mond (1909)
Explore a remarkable early twentieth-century treatise on lunar astronomy by German naturalist Max Wilhelm Meyer. This 1909 work represents a crucial moment in astronomical observation and stands as a treasured rarity among serious collectors.
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