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[ASTRONOMY]. Astrophilogeon a Game of Science and Amusement: to which is added, a short Treatise on Astronomy and Geography. London, 1828. 60 engraved cards, including 30 hand-colored constellations and 30 outline colored maps. 16mo, 60 cards and one booklet housed in contemporary morocco pull-off case. "Of the 30 constellations, 20 have their principal stars in the north declination, and 10 in south; and 12 of the 30 are signs of the zodiac. Of the 30 maps, 24 have their chief city in north latitude, and 6 in south; and 9 of the maps are countries having kingly governments."
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Some edges split on morocco pull-off case.