1876 Wood Engraving Athanasius Kircher Jesuit Astronomer Armillary Sphere TWW1 YHB5 "Swearing the Horns at Highgate"

"Swearing the Horns at Highgate"

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1876 Wood Engraving Athanasius Kircher Jesuit Astronomer Armillary Sphere TWW1 YHB5 "Swearing the Horns at Highgate""Kircher, the Astronomer" This is an original 1876 black and white in text wood engraving of Athanasius Kircher (1602 1680), the Jesuit scholar and man of science, shown here with an armillary sphere. CONDITION This 138+ year old Item is rated Very Fine +++. No creases. No surface rub. No tears. No water damage. Please note: There is printing on the verso. Product Type: Original In Text Wood Engraving; Black White Grade: Very Fine +++ Dimensions: