Comets: AnIllustrated IntroductionPatrick MooreBook Condition:Hardcover is in good condition but shows modest signs of wear to covers and edges. The DJ is not clipped and is protected with mylar. Retired library copy with the usual marks and attachments. Pages tight and clean, but some ink marks on the charts in the back.From the Inside Flap:An informative and thorough account of those elusive visitors from space which mystified man for many centuries. Past civilizations considered comets to be messengers of disaster or signs of divine displeasure; rulers often attributed military successes and failures to the appearance of a comet over the battlefield. And in 1456 Pope Calixtus III supposedly excommunicated a comet (later charted and named after Edmond Halley) as an agent of the devil!ISBN:0684147491SKU: 1008110310Visit my eCRATER Store for other great books and save on shipping! FREE DOMESTIC SHIPPING on orders over $25 when you buy other eligible items!Most books have shelfwear and cover scuffing. Binding is tight unless otherwise noted. If additional information is needed about condition,please ask for a more detailed description. We receive books from many sources and cannot guarantee against pet, perfumeor smoke smells. If this is a concern, please email and we will be glad to check the individual book.All prices are in US dollars.We use actual photos when possiblesince stock photos may be different from our copy.The information provided by eCRATER licensed through MUZE is not always correct and is only provided as a courtesy. If there are any differences, our input is the correct information.DOMESTIC SHIPPING: Most shipping is by Media Mail with delivery confirmation. Discounts available for multiple books that are paid for in one transaction. Priority and Express mail available. Email for details.INTERNATIONAL SHIPPING: We ship worldwide for actual postage plus $1.75 handling per order. International buyers must contact me for final costs before making payment.Pay me securely with any major credit card through PayPal!