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An original theory or new hypothesis of the universe : founded upon the laws of nature, and solving by mathematical principles the general phaenomena of the visible creation, and particularly the Via Lactea : compris'd in nine familiar letters from the author to his friend, and illustrated with upwards of thirty graven and mezzotinto plates, by the best masters

by: Wright, Thomas, 1711-1786; Chapelle, Henry, d. 1764

Publication date: 1750

Topics: Astronomy

Publisher: London : Printed for the author, and sold by H. Chapelle ...

Collection: getty; americana

Contributor: Getty Research Institute

Language: English

Binding: mottled calfskin. Spine gilt tooled, with author & title on red label. Edges gilt rolled. Page edges red

Bookplates of E.N. da C. Andrade, F.R.S.; Joseph Halle Schaffner; Univ. of Chicago Library

Title page printed in red and black

Signatures: A⁴ a² B-L⁴ M²

Of the 32 plates, 24 are etchings with engraving, and 8 are mezzotints. Two etchings are double page

Errata: p. [2], 2nd group