Null Bell, Andrew, 1726 - 1809, Engraving on laid paper, "Astronomy - Mechanical…

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Bell, Andrew, 1726 - 1809, Engraving on laid paper, "Astronomy - Mechanical Paradox", depiction of scientific instruments, Bell was a Scottish engraver and publisher, small portrait format, 33 cm x 26 cm, in green passeparout, behind glass in frame

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Bell, Andrew, 1726 - 1809, Engraving on laid paper, "Astronomy - Mechanical Paradox", depiction of scientific instruments, Bell was a Scottish engraver and publisher, small portrait format, 33 cm x 26 cm, in green passeparout, behind glass in frame

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