BESSEL, (FRIEDRICH WILHELM) - THE FIRST MEASURE OF THE DISTANCE TO A STAR AND OF ITS PARALLAXBiblio.com
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1838réf. 47114Paris Bachelier 1838 a. 1840. 4to. No wrappers. In: "Comptes Rendus Hebdomadaires des Séances de L'Academie des Sciences" Tome 7 No 19 and Tome 10 No 17/18. Pp. 769- 803 a. pp. 671- 717. Entire issues offered. Bessel's papers: pp. 785-793 a. pp. 703-710. Some scattered brownspots. First appearance of a milestone paper in astronomy giving the solution of the great problem of distances in the universe which had baffled astronomers ever since the time of Copernicus announcing the FIRST SUCCESSFUL DISPLACEMENT OR PARALLAX OF A FIXED STAR and hence deducing the FIRST RELIABLE DISTANCE OF THE EARTH TO A FIXED STAR. The parallax observed corresponded to ab. 600.000 times that of the earth from the sun. On these grounds Bessel calculated the distance to about 11 light years and this was confirmed by fresh investigations by Bessel in 1839-40 the second paper offered. In 1842-43 it was also confirmed by C.A.F. Peters at Pulkowa. It is the first published instance of the fathom-line thrown into celestial space.Bessel communicated his observations in Comptes Rendus in a letter to Humboldt the offered paper dated Nov. 5 1838 in "Monthly Notices" in letter to J. Herschel and in "Astronomische Nachrichten" Vol. 16 No 365-66 pp. 65-96 1838 where a more detail account was published.Ther paper "Bestimmung der Entfernung des 61sten Stern des Schwans" in "Astronomische Nachrichten" is dated at the end: Altona 1838 Dec. 13.Bessel's investigation was hailed by John Herschel when Bessel was awarded the R.A.S. gold medal "The greatest and most glorious triumph which practical astronomy has ever witnessed". "For determining the parallax of 61 Cygni Bessel selected two comparison stars of magnitude 9-10 at distances of roughly eight and twelve minutes of arc. 61 Cygni is a physical double star whose components differ in brightness by less than one magnitude. The distance of sixteen seconds of arc between the components favored the accuracy of the determination of the parallax because pointing could be carried out with two star images. After observing for eighteen months by the fall of 1838 Bessel had enough measurements for the determination of a reliable parallax. He found that p = 0.314 with a mean error of ±:0.020. This work was published in the Astronomische Nachrichten 1838 the first time the distance of a star became known. Bessel’s value for the parallax shows excellent agreement with the results obtained by extensive modern photographical parallax determinations." DSB.Parkinson "Breakthroughs" 1838 A. - Shapley & Howarth "A Source Book in Astronomy" pp. 216 ff. unknown
1838réf. 49473Paris Bachelier 1838 a. 1840. 4to. No wrappers. In: "Comptes Rendus Hebdomadaires des Séances de L'Academie des Sciences" Tome 7 No 19 and Tome 10 No 17/18. With title-ages to vol. 7 and 10. Pp. 769- 803 a. pp. 671- 717. Entire issues offered. Bessel's papers: pp. 785-793 a. pp. 703-710. Stamp on both titlepages. The second titlepage with a fes brownspots otherwise clean and fine. First appearance of a milestone paper in astronomy giving the solution of the great problem of distances in the universe which had baffled astronomers ever since the time of Copernicus announcing the FIRST SUCCESSFUL DISPLACEMENT OR PARALLAX OF A FIXED STAR and hence deducing the FIRST RELIABLE DISTANCE OF THE EARTH TO A FIXED STAR. The parallax observed corresponded to ab. 600.000 times that of the earth from the sun. On these grounds Bessel calculated the distance to about 11 light years and this was confirmed by fresh investigations by Bessel in 1839-40 the second paper offered. In 1842-43 it was also confirmed by C.A.F. Peters at Pulkowa. It is the first published instance of the fathom-line thrown into celestial space.Bessel communicated his observations in Comptes Rendus in a letter to Humboldt the offered paper dated Nov. 5 1838 in "Monthly Notices" in letter to J. Herschel and in "Astronomische Nachrichten" Vol. 16 No 365-66 pp. 65-96 1838 where a more detail account was published.Ther paper "Bestimmung der Entfernung des 61sten Stern des Schwans" in "Astronomische Nachrichten" is dated at the end: Altona 1838 Dec. 13.Bessel's investigation was hailed by John Herschel when Bessel was awarded the R.A.S. gold medal "The greatest and most glorious triumph which practical astronomy has ever witnessed". "For determining the parallax of 61 Cygni Bessel selected two comparison stars of magnitude 9-10 at distances of roughly eight and twelve minutes of arc. 61 Cygni is a physical double star whose components differ in brightness by less than one magnitude. The distance of sixteen seconds of arc between the components favored the accuracy of the determination of the parallax because pointing could be carried out with two star images. After observing for eighteen months by the fall of 1838 Bessel had enough measurements for the determination of a reliable parallax. He found that p = 0.314 with a mean error of ±:0.020. This work was published in the Astronomische Nachrichten 1838 the first time the distance of a star became known. Bessel’s value for the parallax shows excellent agreement with the results obtained by extensive modern photographical parallax determinations." DSB.Parkinson "Breakthroughs" 1838 A. - Shapley & Howarth "A Source Book in Astronomy" pp. 216 ff. unknown
1826réf. 46064London W. Nicol 1826. 4to. "Philosophical Transactions" 1826 - Part I. With titlepage to Part I. 2391XVIII pp. Titlepage with a stamp on verso. A faint brownspots to p. 1. One leaf a bit creased. First printing of South's second large star catalogue of the distances and positions of double and triple stars."Double stars essentially discovered by Wiiliam Herschel were of great interest throughout the nineteenth century—new ones being found and position measurements made more precise with each improvement in telescope construction. South working with John Herschel during the years 1821–1823. reobserved the double stars charted originally by William Herschel mainly for the purpose of detecting position changes. Their observations helped verify the newly recognized orbital motion of these neighboring stars. Their resulting catalog of 380 double stars presented to the Royal Society in 1824 earned them the gold medal of the Astronomical Society and the grand prize of the Institut de France. For his second catalog of double stars two years later South was awarded the Copley Medal of the Royal Society."DSB. unknown
1858réf. 021439Leipzig, T.O. WEIGEL Paris, GIDE 1858 Deux volumes in-8°, 600 et 756 pp. Reliure d'époque en demi-chagrin brun, dos à nerfs orné, caissons à fers d'angle et fleurons dorés, plats en percaline marron estampée, armes dorées aux premiers plats (" SAINTE BARBE "). (dos décolorés, volumes un peu frottés, rousseurs plutôt pâles). Tome I : publié en 1858, avec 23 figures, Tome II : publié en 1859 avec 30 figures. Tampon ancien sur le faux-titre (" Fonds de recherche Jacques Bourdais ").
1778réf. 8728Paris, Veuve Duchesne (Imprimerie Cl. Simon de Clousier), 1778 ; six tomes, in-8 ; plein veau fauve, dos à nerfs décorés et dorés, pièces de titre havane et de tomaison vert-sapin, triple filet doré d'encadrement des plats, filet sur les coupes, tranches rouges (reliure de l'époque) ; (4), XVI, 594, (4) ; (4), 600 ; (4), 479, (1 bl.) ; (4), 462 ; (4), 472 ; (4), 524 pp. ; portrait par Pougin de st Aubin pour l'effigie et Marillier pour le décor, gravé par N. Le Mire en frontispice du tome 1er ; 2 figures en second frontispice du tome 1er et en frontispice du tome 2, gravées par L. Halbon et Le Beau d'après Marillier et tirées des pièces "L'Oracle" et "Les Grâces".
1934réf. 159596London: National Film Archive 1934. Two vintage reference photographs from the 1934 film one showing actors Bette Davis and Leslie Howard the other showing director John Cromwell and a camera crew capturing a scene with Kay Johnson and Howard. Both with the stamp of National Film Archive on the verso. From the archive of film historian and author Joel Finler. Based on the 1915 novel by W. Somerset Maugham. A sensitive clubfooted young man falls in love with a mercurial tearoom waitress. A breakout role for actress Bette Davis and the first of three adaptations of Maugham's novel followed by one in 1946 and one in 1964. 10 x 8 inches. Near Fine. National Film Archive unknown
1934réf. 159596London: National Film Archive 1934. Two vintage reference photographs from the 1934 film one showing actors Bette Davis and Leslie Howard the other showing director John Cromwell and a camera crew capturing a scene with Kay Johnson and Howard. Both with the stamp of National Film Archive on the verso. From the archive of film historian and author Joel Finler. Based on the 1915 novel by W. Somerset Maugham. A sensitive clubfooted young man falls in love with a mercurial tearoom waitress. A breakout role for actress Bette Davis and the first of three adaptations of Maugham's novel followed by one in 1946 and one in 1964. 10 x 8 inches. Near Fine. National Film Archive unknown books
19184 pages. Great cover photo of Fatty Arbuckle. "A comedy stuttering song dedicated to Roscoe "Fatty" Arbuckle, Paramount star, sung successfully by Henry Lewis." - from front cover. Above-average wear. Tape repairs to covers. Bit of writing on front cover. A worthy copy. Book
réf. 0764704397.Gpaperback. Good. Access codes and supplements are not guaranteed with used items. May be an ex-library book. paperback
1967Features: Reprint of scarce book - Indian Fighting on the Texas Frontier by Captain John M. Elkins; Apache Tears - Nino Cochise; The Wake of Whiskey Bill; The First War Correspondent, 1846; Treasure rode in the boot; Mysterious trapper Billy Nay; Bill Hickok's girl on the flying trapeze; Alias 'Shooting Star' - a drifter covets a horse; The day the glue pot became a cauldron! - the Seattle fire of 1889; A cavern of gold in New Mexico?; The Army's 'stubborn fact' - the Army mule driver; A hard man to understand - Stephen W. Dorsey; people of the Laramie Plains; Ghost Ferry in Hoodoo Valley - Seneaquoteen Post; Rufus 'Potato' Clark of Denver; Pioneer Child - Nettie Hight Yarbrough; James Case's Last Frontier. Clean, bright and unmarked with very light wear. Nice copy. Magazine
1978Features: "Stringin' a Greener"; White Horse, Black Horse - Murder!; Zane Grey's Original 'Lone Star Ranger'; A Hoodooed mine; The Squaw Line; Two Men Named John; Espionage Agent Pauline Cushman; 'Cat Hanging' with Greyhounds; Lottery in Laramie; Trapped Alive!; Grandma was an old-time Ranch Cook; and more. Average wear. Unmarked. A sound copy. Magazine
réf. 25468" X 10" Head shot resting on arm in pensive pose Gorgeous VG. Signed by Author. Unbound. unknown
1937réf. 049159USA: Honolulu Star Bulletin Ltd. 1937. Undated sometime between 1933-1939. Photographic review of the US military in Hawaii in the years prior to the bombing at Pear Harbor and World War II. With black and white photos throughout showing not only the military component of their mission but a recreational one as well. Softcover unpaginated about 120 pages. Covers worn with some soil and some chipping to the spine covering front cover just starting to separate from top and bottom internally very good binding sound pages clean no names or other markings. First Edition. Soft Cover. Good. Folio - 12" - 15" Tall. Honolulu Star Bulletin, Ltd. Paperback
réf. 028160Honolulu: The Honolulu Star Bulletin No date mid 1930s. Unpaginated more than 100pp illustrated throughout with b/w photos. Pictorial card cover with tears at the spine. The large picture on the front cover is by 'Chadwick' 35. Views of old Hawaii focusing on the defense personnel the work and installations of the US Army and US Navy before to World War II. Featured are Pearl Harbor Schofield Barracks Fort Shafter the daily life of the troops and the local population as well as the last of the full-rigged ships the Tusitala from Honolulu en route to New York the volcano Halemauau. An attractive copy. First Edition. Soft Cover. Near Very Good. Folio. The Honolulu Star Bulletin Paperback
1954réf. 152204Culver City CA: Columbia Pictures 1954. Vintage reference photograph taken on the set of the 1954 film showing actor Marlon Brando giving his parents a tour of the famed "roof" set from the film accompanied by producer S.P. Eagle. Printed mimeo snipe affixed to the verso along with the stamp of Columbia Pictures. Based on screenwriter Budd Schulberg's 1955 novel "Waterfront." A dockworker and would-be prizefighter witnesses a murder at the hands of the local mob boss' men and is forced to stand up to his corrupt union leaders. Nominated for twelve Academy Awards winning eight including Best Picture Best Director and Best Screenplay. Shot on location in Hoboken New Jersey and New York City. 10 x 8 inches. Near Fine. National Film Registry. Criterion Collection 647. Ebert I. Grant US. Scorsese A Personal Journey through American Movies. Selby US. Spicer US. Columbia Pictures unknown
1954réf. 151344Culver City CA: Columbia Pictures 1954. Vintage press kit for the 1954 film containing one full-color illustrated promotional pamphlet three black-and-white photographs of cast and crew members holding Academy Awards and one page of promotional reading material introducing the photographs. Based on screenwriter Budd Schulberg's 1955 novel "Waterfront." A dockworker and would-be prizefighter witnesses a murder at the hands of the local mob boss' men and is forced to stand up to his corrupt union leaders. Nominated for twelve Academy Awards winning eight including Best Picture Best Director and Best Screenplay. Shot on location in Hoboken New Jersey and New York City. Photographs and promotional material Near Fine. National Film Registry. Criterion Collection 647. Ebert I. Grant US. Scorsese A Personal Journey through American Movies. Selby US. Spicer US. Columbia Pictures unknown
1954réf. 152204Culver City CA: Columbia Pictures 1954. Vintage reference photograph taken on the set of the 1954 film showing actor Marlon Brando giving his parents a tour of the famed "roof" set from the film accompanied by producer S.P. Eagle. Printed mimeo snipe affixed to the verso along with the stamp of Columbia Pictures. Based on screenwriter Budd Schulberg's 1955 novel "Waterfront." A dockworker and would-be prizefighter witnesses a murder at the hands of the local mob boss' men and is forced to stand up to his corrupt union leaders. Nominated for twelve Academy Awards winning eight including Best Picture Best Director and Best Screenplay. Shot on location in Hoboken New Jersey and New York City. 10 x 8 inches. Near Fine. National Film Registry. Criterion Collection 647. Ebert I. Grant US. Scorsese A Personal Journey through American Movies. Selby US. Spicer US. Columbia Pictures unknown books
1954réf. 151344Culver City CA: Columbia Pictures 1954. Vintage press kit for the 1954 film containing one full-color illustrated promotional pamphlet three black-and-white photographs of cast and crew members holding Academy Awards and one page of promotional reading material introducing the photographs. Based on screenwriter Budd Schulberg's 1955 novel "Waterfront." A dockworker and would-be prizefighter witnesses a murder at the hands of the local mob boss' men and is forced to stand up to his corrupt union leaders. Nominated for twelve Academy Awards winning eight including Best Picture Best Director and Best Screenplay. Shot on location in Hoboken New Jersey and New York City. Photographs and promotional material Near Fine. National Film Registry. Criterion Collection 647. Ebert I. Grant US. Scorsese A Personal Journey through American Movies. Selby US. Spicer US. Columbia Pictures unknown books
1978réf. 148752Culver City CA: Columbia Pictures Industries 1978. Two studio still photographs from the 1954 film struck by Columbia Pictures Television in 1978. Housed in a Columbia Pictures Television photos envelope stamped with title. Budd Schulberg based his 1955 novel "Waterfront" on the screenplay. Terry Malloy Brando who dreams of being a prize fighter while tending his pigeons and running errands for the corrupt boss of the local union Johnny Lee J. Cobb witnesses a murder at the hands of Johnny's men. When he meets the victim's sister Edie Eva Marie Saint he confesses he feels culpable for the murder and Edie introduces him to Father Barry Karl Malden who tries to persuade him to implicate the dock racketeers. Winner of eight Academy Awards including Best Picture Best Director Best Screenplay Best Cinematography Best Actor and Best Supporting Actress nominated for another four. Selected for the National Film Registry in 1989. Shot on location in Hoboken New Jersey and New York City 8 x 10 inches. Near Fine. Criterion Collection 647. Selby US. Ebert I. Scorsese A Personal Journey Through American Movies. Spicer US. Grant US. Columbia Pictures Industries unknown books
réf. 27999Antwerpen, Eugeen Van Mieghem Foundation/ BAI, 2009 Paperback, originele uitgeversomslag in z/w, 24.5x17 cm., 160 pp., uitgebreid geillustreerd in kleur en z/w. ISBN 9789085865308.
1957réf. 262649Los Angeles: One Inc 1957. Magazine. 32p. including covers 5.5x8.5 inches very good digest size magazine in stapled pictorial wraps. Cover story "Poems of Other Love" with photo of Alden Kirby Umo's "The Echo of a Voice". Special focus on gay and lesbian poetry. Also a report on The Mattachine Society Convention. One Inc. which took its name from Thomas Carlyle's statement that "A mystic bond of brotherhood makes all men one" was founded in LA in 1952 as a homophile organization with connections to the Mattachine Society. As the first pro-gay journal of its kind it serves as an important source for pre-Stonewall homophile studies. In 1954 the US Post Office declared it obscene leading to a four-year legal battle chronicled in its pages that concluded with a favorable decision as part of Roth vs. United States. Aside from its articles covering topics ranging from the Beatniks and Gay marriage to homosexuality and national security One Magazine also featured poetry and short fiction by numerous prominent authors. One, Inc unknown
1957réf. 262649Los Angeles: One Inc 1957. Magazine. 32p. including covers 5.5x8.5 inches very good digest size magazine in stapled pictorial wraps. Cover story "Poems of Other Love" with photo of Alden Kirby Umo's "The Echo of a Voice". Special focus on gay and lesbian poetry. Also a report on The Mattachine Society Convention. One Inc. which took its name from Thomas Carlyle's statement that "A mystic bond of brotherhood makes all men one" was founded in LA in 1952 as a homophile organization with connections to the Mattachine Society. As the first pro-gay journal of its kind it serves as an important source for pre-Stonewall homophile studies. In 1954 the US Post Office declared it obscene leading to a four-year legal battle chronicled in its pages that concluded with a favorable decision as part of Roth vs. United States. Aside from its articles covering topics ranging from the Beatniks and Gay marriage to homosexuality and national security One Magazine also featured poetry and short fiction by numerous prominent authors. One, Inc unknown books
réf. B9780359402670Paperback / softback. New. A record of the first five years om my journey into fiber art. paperback
réf. 0359402674.Gpaperback. Good. Access codes and supplements are not guaranteed with used items. May be an ex-library book. paperback
2011réf. Q-0802145760Grove Press 2011-04-12. Paperback. New. In shrink wrap. Looks like an interesting title! Grove Press paperback
