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Paul Needham
Galileo’s “Starry Messenger” Facsimile Published
September 13, 2013
In 1609, when Galileo Galilei fashioned a telescope and looked to the heavens, he was the first to see that the surface of our moon is filled with craters, mountains and other imperfections.
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Old World Auctions
(804) 290-8090
Established in 1977, Old World Auctions has become the largest auction house
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Ed Smith Books
14283 Sunrise Dr NE
Bainbridge Island, WA 98110
(206) 201-3231
1st editions, signed books, authentic movie/theater scripts. Photography, Appraisals
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Five Quail Books
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(928) 642-8050
Out-of-print, first editions, rare and used books, prints, maps, photos, periodicals
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Langdon Manor Books, LLC
(713) 443-4697
We specialize in buying and selling original source materials that tell compelling
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