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"Galilee…"

Subject: Miscellany

Period: 1800 (circa)

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Color: Black & White

Size:

9.8 x 13.4 inches
24.9 x 34 cm

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A very fine engraving of the Italian mathematician and astronomer Galileo Galilei. He is shown sitting at his desk reading. Engraved by R. Gaillard from a painting by Gerard and published by Tessari & Co.

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Condition: A

Light foxing in margins.

Estimate: $240 - $275

Sold for: $180

Closed on 3/3/2004

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"Galilee…"

Subject: Miscellany

Period: 1800 (circa)

Publication:

Color: Black & White

Size:

9.8 x 13.4 inches
24.9 x 34 cm

A very fine engraving of the Italian mathematician and astronomer Galileo Galilei. He is shown sitting at his desk reading. Engraved by R. Gaillard from a painting by Gerard and published by Tessari & Co.

References:

Condition: A

Light foxing in margins.

Estimate: $240 - $275

Sold for: $180

Closed on 3/3/2004

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"Galilee…"

Subject: Miscellany

Period: 1800 (circa)

Publication:

Color: Black & White

Size:

9.8 x 13.4 inches24.9 x 34 cm

A very fine engraving of the Italian mathematician and astronomer Galileo Galilei. He is shown sitting at his desk reading. Engraved by R. Gaillard from a painting by Gerard and published by Tessari & Co.

References:

Condition: A

Light foxing in margins.

Estimate: $240 - $275

Sold for: $180

Closed on 3/3/2004

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About Us

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9.8 x 13.4 inches
24.9 x 34 cm