Théologie astronomique ou Démonstration de l'existence et des attributs de Dieu, par l'examen et la description des cieux, enrichie de figures.

8vo: [30]-287 pp. (some min. browning).

Contemp. calf, gilt orn. spine on 5 raised bands, gilt sides.

First French translation by F. Bellenger (1688-1749) of William Derham's (1657-1735) "Astro-theology", first publ. 1714. Ill. with 3 engr. folding plates showing the solar system, the lunar cycle and a map of the moon. The work deals with the dimensions of the universe and the celestial bodies, the number of celestial bodies, the Milky Way, the new stars, the movements of the celestial spheres, gravity, etc.
Ref. Conlon 29:434 (= BN, NUC). - BnF. - Cp. Wellcome II:451 (1715 London ed.).
Prov. Petri Mommen (ms. ownership entry).