[Unknown]. The Stars and Angels ; or, The Natural History of the Universe and Its Inhabitants. London: Hamilton, Adams, and Co., 1858
(180 x 130 mm) pp. xv, 376. Blue-toned full-page chromolithographic illustrations throughout; copper engravings within text. Some foxing to an otherwise clean text block. Brown half calf binding over green leather. Red fabric spine panel with gilt title on bandarole. Marbled flyleaves and pastedowns, front fly leaf has corner missing (approx. 4 cm). Edges bumped. A VERY GOOD copy of a rare book.
The intersection of astronomy, theology, and the natural world. It blends scientific observation with spiritual interpretations regarding the cosmos, stars, and angelic beings.