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Print (Engraving) of James Gregory by William Holl after unknown artist, published by Blackie & Son.

Inventory Number 56874


Acknowledgement: © History of Science Museum, University of Oxford, inv.56874

Item type
Object
Primary inscriptions
Engraved by Wm Holl. James Gregory. Professor of Mathematics in the Universities of St. Andrews and Edinburgh. From the original in Marischal College, Aberdeen. Blackie & Son. Glasgow, Edinburgh & London. Pencil annotation verso: Inventor of the reflecting telescope. 1638 - 1675.
Physical material
Paper
Physical medium
Black ink
Physical technique
Stipple engraving
Object type
Print
Dimensions
Height: 154mm Width: 172mm
Inventory No
56874

Description

Stipple engraving. Half length, pointing at globe.