The first Lecture in the Sciences of Geography and Astronomy.
Engrav'd for the Universal Magazine for J.Hinton at the King's Arms in St Paul's Church-Yard, London 1748.
Engraving. 195 x 230mm (7¾ x 9"). Binding folds flattened.
A teacher points to an armillary sphere, lecturing four well-dressed men. On the wall behind are two banners with illustrations of a compass rose and Tycho Brahe's theory of the Solar System. One of the students holds an illustration of the 'Ptolomean System'.
[Ref: 6983] £130.00
Engraving. 195 x 230mm (7¾ x 9"). Binding folds flattened.
A teacher points to an armillary sphere, lecturing four well-dressed men. On the wall behind are two banners with illustrations of a compass rose and Tycho Brahe's theory of the Solar System. One of the students holds an illustration of the 'Ptolomean System'.
[Ref: 6983] £130.00