The Harvard Books on Astronomy: Galaxies, 1944 1st Edition 2nd Printing Science

This is "Galaxies" of The Harvard Books on Astronomy series by Harlow Shapley. It was published by The Blakiston Company in 1944. It is a first edition, second printing. It is a hardcover book with "Alligator" cloth (maroon) over boards with faded gilt lettering in a burgundy field on the cover and spine. It is based on the Harris lectures from 1935. Contents: Galactic Explorations, The Star Clouds of Magellan, The Astronomical Toolhouse, The Milky Way As a Galaxy, The Neighboring Galaxies, The Metagalaxy, The Expanding Universe. It also has an Index; 229 pages. It is the perfect gift for anyone interested in Astronomy or Astrophysics. Just click the "Buy Now" button to order! This book is in very good condition. There is wear to the covers, spine with bumped corners. There is a very tidy note inside the front cover and a previous owners stamp at the bottom of the title page and a small "6" at the top of it. The pages are quite clean with a bit of yellowing. The binding is good and tight. Please see all the photos.