THE PLANETS, by Dava Sobel. Beautifully presented hardcover, first edition.

Following up on her international bestseller LONGITUDE, Dava Sobel brings to us her interesting, and often eclectic, 

introduction to our nearest neighbouring planets. 

Filled with new and amazing facts, the author also remembers the mythological reasonings, and esoteric rituals that

have entwined the life of these unique celestial bodies. 

Hardcover, illustrated first edition - 2nd printing. 270 pages. 

The look and feel of this book together with its presentation, is how books once were, and perhaps always should be. 

In its absolute new condition, this book would make for a wonderfully interesting and informative gift.