The Astronomical Journal: General Index to the First Fifty Volumes 1849-1944

The book is in good condition, with a solid hardcover binding in dark green cloth. There is no dust jacket present. The cover shows minimal wear, with some slight scuffing visible. The pages are clean and unmarked, with no inscriptions or library markings, making it a well-preserved copy for its age.

This hardcover edition of "The Astronomical Journal General Index to the First Fifty Volumes 1849-1944" was published in 1948 by The American Astronomical Society in New Haven. Authored by G. M. Clemence of the United States Naval Observatory and Louise F. Jenkins from Yale University Observatory, this volume serves as a comprehensive index to the first fifty volumes of The Astronomical Journal, founded by B. A. Gould. The book is an essential reference for astronomers and historians of science, detailing the significant developments in the field over nearly a century. While the original journal volumes span from 1849 to 1944, this specific index was published in 1948, providing an invaluable tool for researchers navigating historical astronomical literature. The book is bound in sturdy green cloth, indicative of its academic and archival purpose. It remains a significant piece for those interested in the history of astronomy and scientific indexing.