[Rarebooks] FS: Two 18th cent. astronomical works by Matthew Stewart (bound in 1)

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(ASTRONOMY) Stewart, Matthew. TRACTS, PHYSICAL AND MATHEMATICAL Containing, 
an Explication of Several Important Points in Physical Astronomy; and a New 
Method of Ascertaining the Sun’s Distance from Earth, by the Theory of Gravity. 
Edinburgh: Printed for A. Millar, et al. 1761. First edition. viii,412pp. 
Illus. with 19 engraved folding plates. BOUND WITH: Stewart, Matthew. THE DISTANCE 
OF THE SUN FROM THE EARTH DETERMINED, BY THE THEORY OF GRAVITY… Being a 
Supplement to Tracts Physical and Mathematical, Lately Published by the Same Author. 
Edinburgh: Printed for A. Millar, et al. 1763. First ed. viii,104pp. Illus. 
with 2 engraved folding plates. 19th cent. 1/2 calf, black spine label, over 
marbled boards, a bit rubbed, rear hinge cracked but still holding.     
$1,250.00 (trade discount allowed)
First editions of both works, the second, published in 1763, is quite scarce.

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