Edmond Halley British Astronomer c. 1850's fine India Proof engraved portrait November2019 [10 consecutive bound annual volumes

[10 consecutive bound annual volumes 1882-1891]

for William Blackwood & Sons

Fine 18th century engraved map capturing the islands as visited by Capt

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Edmond Halley British Astronomer c. 1850's fine India Proof engraved portrait November2019 [10 consecutive bound annual volumesHalley. (Old Prints, 19th Century Prints, Proofs, Portraits, Astronomers, Scientists, Edmond Halley). Issued c. 1850's, London by the Society for the Diffusion of Useful Knowledge. Engraved by Fry. Beautiful mid 19th century stipple engraved mounted "India Proof." A beautiful rich dark impression. Bottom left of the sheet is seen the word "proof". Nice looking example, pleasing age patina, light minor scattered spotting, any minor age flaws easy to