Astronomy. Eighteen maps, charts and engravings, 18th & 19th century

Sold for £600

[Astronomy]. Eighteen maps, charts and engravings, 18th & 19th century, including:

Senex (John). A Scheme of the Star System with the Orbits of the Planets and Comets belonging thereto, describ'd from Dr. Halleys' accurate Table of Comets..., founded on Sr. Isaac Newton's wonderful discoveries by Wm. Whiston, c.1740, uncoloured astronomical chart, old folds, some water staining and fraying to margins, one old fold repaired on verso 675 x 610 mm,

[Volvelle], A short system of the Explanation and use of the Geographical Clock, c.1700, unattributed engraved 'clock' with movable volvelle, English text above, below and on verso, sheet size 270 x 190 mm,

Senex (John). A calculation of the Great Eclipse of the Sun, April 22nd. 1715 in ye Morning from Mr. Flamsteed's Tables, as corrected according to Sr. Isaac Newton's Theory of ye Moon in ye Astronomical Lectures, c.1740, uncoloured engraved diagram with inset explanatory text, old folds, some wear to folds, laid on later stiff paper, 230 x 315 mm, and 15 others, all relating to astronomy, various sizes and condition

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