Edmond Halley British Astronomer c. 1850's fine India Proof engraved portrait Naples Buck's Lake House)

Buck's Lake House)

Illustrated with four full page color plates plus the cover

We observe a Russian Factory named on one of the small islands above the Aleutian chain

cloth boards and printer's label on cover

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Edmond Halley British Astronomer c. 1850's fine India Proof engraved portrait Naples Buck's Lake House)Halley. (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