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Astrology: signs of the zodiac, Aquarius. Coloured engraving.
- Bloxam, Richard Rouse, 1765-1840.
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- 46456i
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Description
Each card depicts one or more of the constellations with the stars 'perforated according to their relative magnitude' so that they can be held up to the light. They were intended to render the study of astronomy 'familiar and amusing'
Physical description
1 print : engraving, with watercolour
Contributors
Lettering
Bootes, Canes Venatici and Coma Berenices. ; Sidy. Hall sculpt.
References note
P.D. Hingley, 'Urania's mirror - a 170-year old mystery solved?', J. Br. Astron. Assoc., 1994, vol. 104, pp. 238-240
Reference
Wellcome Library no. 46456i
Type/Technique
Languages
- Latin
Where to find it
Location Status Access Closed stores