Alfred Pearce Urania Monthly Journal of Astrology 1880

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Full title:

  • Urania: a Monthly Journal of Astrology, Meteorology, and Physical Science (all issues held, front covers only)

Editor:

  • [Pearce, Alfred J.] (all issues, known from later references although not directly stated on the covers)

Publication credits:

  • Simpkin, Marshall & Co., 4 Stationers’ Hall Court, London (all issues)

Holdings:

  • Vol. I, 1, January, 1880. [Front cover] + 32pp + [rear cover featuring 2 pages of advertisements]
  • Vol. I, 2, February, 1880. [Front cover] + [pp. 33-48] + [fold-out plate] + [pp. 49-64] + [rear cover featuring 2 pages of advertisements]
  • Vol. I, 3, March, 1880. [Front cover backed with advertisements] + [pp. 65-96] + [rear cover featuring press reviews, backed with advertisements]
  • Vol. I, 4, April, 1880. [Front cover backed with advertisements] + [pp. 97-128] + [rear cover featuring press reviews, backed with advertisements]
  • Vol. I, 5, May, 1880. [Front cover backed with advertisements] + [pp. 129-160] + [rear cover featuring press reviews, backed with advertisements]
  • Vol. I, 6, June, 1880. [Front cover backed with advertisements] + [pp. 161-192] + [rear cover featuring press reviews, backed with advertisements]
  • Vol. I, No. 7, July, 1880. [Front cover backed with advertisements] + [pp. 193-224] + [rear cover featuring press reviews, backed with advertisements]
  • Vol. I, No. 8, August, 1880. [Front cover backed with advertisements] + [pp. 225-256] + [rear cover featuring press reviews, backed with advertisements]
  • Vol. I, No. 9, September, 1880. [Front cover] + [pp. 257-288] + [rear cover featuring press reviews, backed with advertisements]

Binding format and presentation notes:

  • All issues bound together in their original separate soft covers in modern half-leather with paper-covered boards

About this Book Scan

Carefully scanned in full colour from our bound complete set of the original printings of Alfred Pearce’s first astrological magazine, including the individual issue covers

Urania, which ran only in 1880 and is now rare, was the first of three astrological journals edited by prominent late 19th century British astrologer Alfred John Pearce. It gives considerable insights into the astrological ideas and community of its day and includes a significant early article on astrological Neptune.