Sir John F. W. Herschel papers, 1810-1917 (inclusive), 1830-1866 (bulk).

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Sir John F. W. Herschel papers, 1810-1917 (inclusive), 1830-1866 (bulk).

Notes, compositions, and correspondence of the British astronomer John Herschel focusing on double stars.

18 volumes and 2 metal boxes (3 linear ft.)

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