A decoratively bound copy of science writer and educator Mary Ward's classic educational treatise on the use of the telescope including her own stunning illustrations. Finely bound as a Mill Hill School prize with school crest in gilt to the front and rear boards. School prize bookplate to the front pastedown, 'New Foundation Day 1885' addressed to Frank H Nimmo for obtaining a scholarship.

London: Groombridge and Sons, 1869. The fourth edition of this informative work on astronomy. In a full calf binding. Externally bright with minor rubbing to the joints and extremities. Pages are bright. Scattered spotting. In wonderful condition overall. Illustrated by the Author’s Original Drawings.