Astronomy

42 x 24.5 cm (16.5 x 9.75 inches)

Portable Telescope, Globe

This large antique copper plate engraving is by George Selby Howard ,a distinguished English scientist and lawyer. It was made in 1788 for "The New Royal Cyclopaedia and Encyclopaedia". The engraving is printed on chain-linked paper with strong plate marks and is in good condition. The paper has a slight bluish tinge as is sometimes found on copper printed engravings. The paper has a slight bluish tinge as is sometimes found on copper printed engravings.