Pan, London, 1964, 1^st/Original.  MP44.  MMPB, 318 pages including Appendices and Index.  Good plus; a bit of edge and cover wear, light creases, bends to front corners; binding sound; price sticker on rear wrap.  Interior clean and unmarked, one straightened dog ear; pages quite tanned; black and white illustrations and plates.  ‘… is one of the most remarkable studies of the subject ever published.  Its scope is vast – yet the material is so skilfully organized that the reader has the feeling of being taken step by step through the universe by a friendly intelligent guide.  At the end is a special section with information on amateur astronomy.’ (from rear wrap)