1896 1st - MARIA MITCHELL, LIFE, LETTERS & JOURNALS - First Bio of US Astronomer

Description: MARIA MITCHELL, LIFE, LETTERS and JOURNALS Written and compiled by her younger sister, Phebe Mitchell Kendall, in 1896, this was the first book-length biography of the celebrated American astronomer, a "first woman of science" in many of her achievements. This hardcover first printing remains in quite good shape for its age. The covers show minor wear; the binding is cracked at the first page, but the text is otherwise well bound; vintage owner bookplate inside the front cover and an owner signature at the top of the title page; a short tear to the frontispiece; the text otherwise is very good, with only minor signs of age or use, no significant flaws. It appears that there was only one printing of this first edition, and it is very rare in any condition. Measures 5.75" X 8', vi + 300 pages. Ships promptly & securely.

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Location: Idyllwild, California

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Binding: Hardcover

Place of Publication: Boston

Language: English

Special Attributes: 1st Edition

Author: Phebe Mitchell Kendall

Publisher: Lee and Shepard

Topic: Astronomy

Country/Region of Manufacture: United States

Subject: Biography & Autobiography

Original/Facsimile: Original

Year Printed: 1896