[Portrait Engraving] Engraving of Edmundus Halleius, R.S.S.
Published by [William Innys?], [London?], 1752
- Used
Seller: Kuenzig Books ( ABAA / ILAB ), Topsfield, MA, U.S.A.Kuenzig Books ( ABAA / ILAB )
AbeBooks seller since June 21, 1998
Condition: Used - Near fine
US$ 83.00
Quantity: 1 available
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An engraved portrait of Edmund Halley. Single leaf, trimmed, verso blank. Sheet is 10 1/2 x 7 7/8 inches (268 mm x 201mm). Plate mark is approx 9 3/8 x 7 1/4 inches. On laid paper. Some soft folds to the paper. Engraved text in italics : "Edmundus Halleius R. S. S. | Astronomus Regius et Geometriae Professor Savitianus." The Royal Museums Greenwich has three different engravings of Halley on their website. Only one example (PAD2757), appears to match ours. Greenwich suggests R. Phillips as the maker, and lists the original dimensions as Sheet: 276 x 220 mm. The size suggests to us that it might be a frontispiece for a book rather than a separately issued engraving (especially since there is no engraver or other imprint information on this example). We found a possible match as the frontispiece in Halley's 1752 edition of "Astronomical Tables With Precepts Both in English and Latin for Computing the Places of the Sun, Moon, Planets, and Comets." (London: William Innys). There was also a 1749 edition of this same title which we have not seen. Regardless of the source, it is a strong image and suitable for framing as a gift for the Astronomy enthusiast.…
Seller Inventory # 29383
Bibliographic details
- Title
- [Portrait Engraving] Engraving of Edmundus Halleius, R.S.S.
- Author
- [Halley, Edmund] [ Halleius, Edmundis] [Edmond]
- Publisher
- [William Innys?], [London?]
- Publication year
- 1752
- Condition
- Near Fine
- Seller catalogs
- Astronomy & Space
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| Item | 15 to 30 business days | 3 to 7 business days |
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| First item | US$ 5.99 | US$ 9.99 |
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Store description
Kuenzig Books trades in Antiquarian Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics material. Subspecialties include early computing, chemistry, photography, the history of communication, and the discoveries that have impacted the way we live and work. We buy and sell antique scientific instruments (microscopes, optics, slide rules, computers) both didactic and professional. Add a broad range of documentary photography, ephemera, and eclectic material from other fields, and most visitors find something to interest them. We welcome your visit electronically or by appointment.…
Specialty
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Kuenzig Books ( ABAA / ILAB )
MA, U.S.A.
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