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Incredibly Rare First English Astronomy Book, Published 467 Years Ago, Sells for Thousands

Incredibly Rare First English Astronomy Book, Published 467 Years Ago, Sells for Thousands
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Oxford academic s 467-year-old book sells for thousands

The Castle of Knowledge by Welshman and Oxford academic Robert Recorde was sold for £10,000 at Hansons Auctioneers.

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First ever astronomy book written in English sells at auction for eye-watering sum

The historical book - published before famous Italian astronomer Galileo was even born - went under the hammer at Hansons Auctioneers today

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Rare Oxford book published 467 years ago could sell for £10k

A 467-year-old astronomy book written by a former Oxford University graduate turned professor could fetch £10,000 at an auction.

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