Andrew Bell Astronomy Engravings from "Encyclopædia Britannica"

Item Details

Andrew Bell (Scottish, 1726 – 1809)
Astronomy, Plate XC, Telescope, Plate DIV, Burning Lens. Parker’s., Plate CX, late 18th century
Two engravings on laid paper and Telescope engraving on wove paper
Signed in plate to the lower right
Pulled from Encyclopædia Britannica
Published in Edinburgh for A. Bell and C. MacFarquhar

Provenance
From the estate of Nick Bubash.

Condition

- toning; some foxing particularly to the edges and to Burning Lens; discoloration, marks, and minor wear to the edges of sheets; minor discoloration and abrasions to the edges of paper folders.

Dimensions

- measures each folder; plate mark of Telescope measures 7.25" W x 9.0" H.

Item #

ITMG270201