Astronomical Diary
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AMES, Nathanel. An Astronomical Diary, or, an Almanack for the Year of Our Lord Christ, 1743. Boston: John Draper, 1743 [i.e., 1742]. 8 leaves. Complete. Sewn. Foredge worn, small chip to upper free corner of final leaf, costing a few letters, else very good. Drake 3069. Evans 4878. ESTC W29756. Includes a 3-page essay on comets including their composition, head (or gas cloud), appearance, number, effects, and a chart describing four notable comets between 1680 and 1718.
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