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The New Guide to the Planets

The New Guide to the Planets

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Condition: Good

Book Notes: Binding tight. Black cloth boards with light rubbing and a small spot on the rear board. Pages clean. Dust jacket worn: chips and tears at the spine ends and corners, creasing at the top and bottom edges; front flap price-clipped. Inscription on the front free endpaper: "To Danny - Christmas 1973 from Mom and Dad".

Author(s): Patrick Moore

Print: 2nd Print

Publication year: 1971

Binding: Hardcover

Language: English

Publisher: W. W. Norton & Company

Condition: Good
ISBN: 9780393063196

A revised edition of Patrick Moore's study of the solar system, updated with findings from radio astronomy, the American and Russian space programs and work with optical telescopes. It describes the Sun's family of planets, the asteroids and satellites such as our Moon, along with the history of their discovery and the astronomers involved.

With 16 plates. W. W. Norton, second printing.

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  • Like New

    This book is in excellent condition and appears to have been read only once. The pages are clean and unmarked, with no creases or stains. The binding remains firm and tight. There may be minimal signs of shelf wear on the cover or dust jacket, but overall, the book looks and feels nearly new.

  • Very Good

    This book has been read but remains in great condition. It does not look new, yet there is no obvious damage to the cover. Wear and tear are minimal. The pages are clean, free of highlighting or notes, though it may contain identifying marks from a previous owner or bookstore.

  • Good

    This book shows moderate to heavy signs of wear that can include creases, stains or tears. The cover may have minimal damage, and the binding remains intact with slight wear. The majority of pages are undamaged, though there may be some highlighting, underlining, or notes. It may also contain identifying marks from a previous owner or bookstore.

  • Acceptable

    This book shows significant wear, which may include tears, large stains, creases, loose pages, and heavy notes, underlining, or highlighting. The binding may be loose but remains intact. While it has noticeable imperfections, it is still a complete and readable copy. Any major defects will be clearly noted in the listing.

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  • Dust Jacket Grading

    (A) Excellent
    The dust jacket is in excellent condition, may show the slightest signs of shelf wear, if any.

    (B) Good
    Shows minor shelf wear, usually along edges and may have a few light stains.

    (C) Fair
    Displays moderate shelf wear, including some noticeable small tears, creasing and/or stains.

    (D) Poor
    Contains large tears, several creases, and/or heavy staining.

    (F) As Is
    Shows significant wear and tear. Majority of dust jacket is torn or missing. May contain heavy staining.