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1790 The Flea by Robert Hooke Rare First Engraving Shown Under a Microscope
REF: ES1696-NL82 / LA496492
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Description
The Flea by Robert Hooke
Original early engraving from around 1790 by Robert Hooke and taken from micrographia which was originally published in 1665 and the first book to show results of research with a microscope.
It measures approx 16.5" x 12.5 inches with margins
measurements
Height:
16.5 in
Width:
12.5 in
declaration
Elder Books & Collectables has clarified that the 1790 The Flea by Robert Hooke Rare First Engraving Shown Under a Microscope (LA496492) is genuinely of the period declared with the date/period of manufacture being c.1790
condition
Some marks and light browning, several folds to engraving as published, couple of small tears to margins. Overall in very good condition.
additional info
Period:
Category:
Material:
Origin:
Date of Manufacture:
c.1790
location
This 1790 The Flea by Robert Hooke Rare First Engraving Shown Under a Microscope is located in Herefordshire, United Kingdom
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