Accession No

2290

Brief Description

map showing the predicted shadow of the moon over Europe during the eclipse of 1724, drawn by Edmund Halley, engraved by John Senex, English, 1724

Origin

England; London

Maker

Senex, John Halley, Edmund

Class

prints; astronomy; cartography

Earliest Date

1724

Latest Date

1724

Inscription Date

1724

Material

paper; card; wood; glass

Dimensions

465 x 575mm (including frame)

Special Collection

Provenance

Purchased from Weinreb and Douwma Ltd., 93 Great Russell Street, London WC1, England, 1977.

Inscription

‘A Description of the Passage of the Shadow of the Moon over Europe, as it may be expected May 11th. 1724 in the Evening.’ (top of print)
‘Engrav’d and Sold by Iohn Senex at the Globe against St. Dunstans church in Fleetstreet. Price 1s.’ (bottom of print)

Description Notes

Engraved print, mounted and framed. Shows northwestern Europe with a band of hatching to represent the moon’s shadow. Brief explanation of the event below the map.

Condition - fine

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