[Astronomy] To the worshipfull Andrew Lant of Thorp=underwood in the county of Northampton Esq.r this plate is humbly dedicated by Richard Blome.
G. Freman Inv. J. Kip S. [London: Richard Blome, c.1680.] Engraving. 275 x 155mm (10¾ x 6"). Narrow margins. Four men in classical dress stand on a terrace watching a comet, one looking through a telescope (the wrong way!). Around them are a globe, an astrolabe, diagrams and various measuring devices. Possibly from Blome's 'The Gentleman’s Recreation' Wellcome Library no. 46392i.
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