Edmond Halley British Astronomer c. 1850's fine India Proof engraved portrait Naples Publisher's early embossed floral cloth

Publisher's early embossed floral cloth binding

repaired edge tear in blank area at left edge (almost invisible when viewing map)

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A nice run of Harper's Weekly illustrated magazine from the early 20th century

cloth boards and printer's label on cover

Edmond Halley British Astronomer c. 1850's fine India Proof engraved portrait Naples Publisher's early embossed floral clothHalley. (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