18th C SCIENCE Electricity Diving Bell Moonb Eclipse Echo

Description: Print Specifics: Type of print: Copperplate engraving - Scarce original antique print:Year of printing: not indicated in the print. Actual: 1778 (indicated on the source's title page) Publisher: London, Printed for the Authors Rev. Erasmus Middleton, W. Turnbull, T. Ellis & J. Davison Condition: 2 (1. Excellent - 2. Very good - 3. Good - 4. Fair). Slight wrinkling and light brownish tint within the area of an old dampstain. Examine the photos for extent. Dimensions: 8.5 x 13.5 inches (22 x 34 cm) Paper weight: 3 (1. Thick - 2. Heavier - 3. Medium heavy - 4. Slightly heavier - 5. Thin)Reverse side: BlankNote: 1. Green 'border' around the print in the photo is a contrasting background on which the print was photographed. 2. The print detail is sharper than the photo of the print. 3. Photos show the front and back of the print. Legend: "ELECTRICITY, in physiology, that property of certain bodies, whereby, after being rubbed, excited, or heated in some particular degree, they acquire a power of attracting and repelling other remote bodies ; and frequently of emitting sparks and streams of light." The illustrations also include: Dr. Halley's DIVING BELL (fig. 5). Capt. Triewalds's (captain of military architecture of Swedish Majesty) divig bell (fig. 6), illustration of the CONVEXITY of the Earth, nature's ECHO (fig. 9), ECLIPSE of the Moon (fig. 1-4, 10) Fig. 12. is a house made of paste-board or wood, on which an experiment may be made, to show the excellency of conductors to houses, &c. that they may not be struck with lightening. Martin2001 Satisfaction Guaranteed Policy! Any print purchased from me may be returned for any (or no) reason for a full refund including all postage. Internet seller since 1998.Five-star service.

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