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1855 Astronomical Plate of Distance of the Planets by FJ Huntington New York

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Plate of the distance of the planets “Entered according to Act of Congress in the year 1855 by F.J. Huntington in the Clerk's Office of the District Court of the United States for the Southern District of New York". The plate shows the orbit of the Moon and the various distances of the planets from the Sun, as well as a small table of the orbits and ellipticals of the primary planets. Good condition, non-coeval frame, some stains and some small cracks. With frame 81.8 x 49.8 cm - 32.2 x 16.4 inches, thickness 1.5 cm - 0.59 inches. Francis Junius Huntington (December 3, 1802-February 5, 1878) was a publisher in Hartford, Connecticut, and New York City. Son of Hezekiah Huntington and Susan Kent, he grew up in the Hartford area and was early entered the publishing business within the city. He later moved to New York City and enlarged his business in publishing musical books in 1862.

Dimensions:

Height: 19.61 in (49.8 cm)Width: 32.21 in (81.8 cm)Depth: 0.6 in (1.5 cm)

Materials and Techniques:

Glass,Paper,Wood

Place of Origin:

United States

Period:

1850-1859

Date of Manufacture:

1855

Condition:

Seller Location:

Milan, IT

Reference Number:

1stDibs: LU1020222483332

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