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ASTRONOMICAL INSTRUMENTS Telescope Microscope Theory- 1817 Antique Print A. REES
ASTRONOMICAL INSTRUMENTS Telescope Microscope Theory- 1817 Antique Print A. REES
ASTRONOMICAL INSTRUMENTS Telescope Microscope Theory- 1817 Antique Print A. REES

ASTRONOMICAL INSTRUMENTS Telescope Microscope Theory- 1817 Antique Print A. REES

$ 8.31

  • Artist: Abraham Rees, Engraver: Lowry
  • Dimensions: 8 x 10 1/2" (20 x 26.5 cm).
  • Features: Not-framed
  • Listed By: Martin2001
  • Material: Paper
  • Original/Licensed Reprint: Original
  • Print Surface: Paper
  • Print Type: Copperplate Engraving
  • Production Technique: Intaglio
  • Seller Notes: “Please See Item Condition & Notes Below”
  • Style: Vintage
  • Subject: Telescope, Microscope
  • Theme: History, Astronomy, Instruments
  • Time Period Produced: 1800-1849
  • Type: Print

Description

Legend to the illustrations in the print: The theory of refracting telescopes and of the compound microscope Print Specifics: Type of print: Copperplate engraving - Original antique print Year of printing: 1817 Author: Abraham Rees, D.D F.R.S F.L.S. Publisher: Arts Directs - Longman, Hurst, Rees, Brown, and Orme, Paternoster Row, London. Condition: 1 (1. Excellent - 2. Very good - 3. Good - 4. Fair). When I acquired the print, it's condition has deteriorated over time, resulting in numerous brownish areas/spots (see second photo). I had them cleaned. Overall dimensions: 8 x 10 1/2 inches, (20 x 26.5 cm). Paper weight: 2-3 (1. Thick - 2. Heavier - 3. Medium heavy - 4. Slightly heavier - 5. Thin) Reverse side: Blank Note: (1) Green color around the print in the photo is a contrasting background on which the print was photographed. (2) The detail of the print is much sharper than the photo of the print. Martin2001 Satisfaction Guaranteed Policy! Any print purchased from me may be returned for any (or no) reason for a full refund including all postage. Internet seller since 1998. Five-star service.