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A selection of stock we have recently added to our website.
A selection of stock we have recently added to our website.
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[James Ferguson F:R:S:]
John Townsend pinx.t.
Printed for Rob.t Stewart Engraver & modeller of portraits in wax No 15 Millman Streets, Bedford Row, Hoborn. As the Act directs, December ye 27th 1776.
Mezzotint, scratched-letter proof before title. 355 x 255mm.
A half-length portrait of Scottish astronomer and instrument maker James Ferguson (1710-76), hand resting on a celestial globe. Apart from three months at a grammar school Ferguson was self-taught. His 'Astronomy explained upon Sir Isaac Newton's Principles' was first published in 1756 and was still being published in 1811.
CS: 5, this state not mentioned. Ex: Collection of The Hon. C. Lennox-Boyd.
[Ref: 6167] £520.00
John Townsend pinx.t.
Printed for Rob.t Stewart Engraver & modeller of portraits in wax No 15 Millman Streets, Bedford Row, Hoborn. As the Act directs, December ye 27th 1776.
Mezzotint, scratched-letter proof before title. 355 x 255mm.
A half-length portrait of Scottish astronomer and instrument maker James Ferguson (1710-76), hand resting on a celestial globe. Apart from three months at a grammar school Ferguson was self-taught. His 'Astronomy explained upon Sir Isaac Newton's Principles' was first published in 1756 and was still being published in 1811.
CS: 5, this state not mentioned. Ex: Collection of The Hon. C. Lennox-Boyd.
[Ref: 6167] £520.00
James Ferguson F:R:S:
John Townsend pinx.t.
Publish'd Dec.r 7th 1776. Printed for Rob.t Stewart Engraver & modeller of portraits in wax No 15 Millman Streets, Bedford Row, Holborn.
Fine mezzotint. 355 x 255mm (14 x 10"), with large margins.
A half-length portrait of Scottish astronomer and instrument maker James Ferguson (1710-76), hand resting on a celestial globe. Apart from three months at a grammar school Ferguson was self-taught. His 'Astronomy explained upon Sir Isaac Newton's Principles' was first published in 1756 and was still being published in 1811.
CD: 5, W. 965-3. See 6167 for proof before title.
[Ref: 55230] £520.00
John Townsend pinx.t.
Publish'd Dec.r 7th 1776. Printed for Rob.t Stewart Engraver & modeller of portraits in wax No 15 Millman Streets, Bedford Row, Holborn.
Fine mezzotint. 355 x 255mm (14 x 10"), with large margins.
A half-length portrait of Scottish astronomer and instrument maker James Ferguson (1710-76), hand resting on a celestial globe. Apart from three months at a grammar school Ferguson was self-taught. His 'Astronomy explained upon Sir Isaac Newton's Principles' was first published in 1756 and was still being published in 1811.
CD: 5, W. 965-3. See 6167 for proof before title.
[Ref: 55230] £520.00
James Ferguson F:R:S:
John Townsend pinx.t.
Publish'd Dec.r 7th 1776. Printed for Rob.t Stewart Engraver & modeller of portraits in wax No 15 Millman Streets, Bedford Row, Holborn.
Scarce mezzotint. 355 x 255mm (14 x 10"). Trimmed to plate, some restoration. Thread margins.
A half-length portrait of Scottish astronomer and instrument maker James Ferguson (1710-76), hand resting on a celestial globe. Apart from three months at a grammar school Ferguson was self-taught. His 'Astronomy explained upon Sir Isaac Newton's Principles' was first published in 1756 and was still in print in 1811.
CS: 5, Wellcome 965-3. See 6167 for proof before title. Ex: Collection of The Hon. Christopher Lennox-Boyd.
[Ref: 65645] £390.00
John Townsend pinx.t.
Publish'd Dec.r 7th 1776. Printed for Rob.t Stewart Engraver & modeller of portraits in wax No 15 Millman Streets, Bedford Row, Holborn.
Scarce mezzotint. 355 x 255mm (14 x 10"). Trimmed to plate, some restoration. Thread margins.
A half-length portrait of Scottish astronomer and instrument maker James Ferguson (1710-76), hand resting on a celestial globe. Apart from three months at a grammar school Ferguson was self-taught. His 'Astronomy explained upon Sir Isaac Newton's Principles' was first published in 1756 and was still in print in 1811.
CS: 5, Wellcome 965-3. See 6167 for proof before title. Ex: Collection of The Hon. Christopher Lennox-Boyd.
[Ref: 65645] £390.00