Edmond Halley British Astronomer c. 1850's fine India Proof engraved portrait Naples We observe a Russian Factory

We observe a Russian Factory named on one of the small islands above the Aleutian chain

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

Delightfully decorative

including two by the famous pin-up artist Petty

Publisher's early embossed floral cloth binding

Edmond Halley British Astronomer c. 1850's fine India Proof engraved portrait Naples We observe a Russian FactoryHalley. (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