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Vue d'optique - Representant la Vue interieure de la Cathedralle de St Paul de Londres

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  • Publisher: Maillet
  • Published: 1760 , Paris
Paris: Maillet, 1760. Scarce copper engraving, finely hand coloured. Originally designed to be viewed through a zograscope. Title in French. Behind neat cream passe partout. 24 x 37 cm (image); actual size: 335 x 475 mm (13¼ x 18¾ inches). In an excellent condition for such a scarce item. Blank to verso. A zograscope is an optical device for magnifying flat images, as the shape of the lens enhanced the sense of the depth shown in the picture. The precursor to 3D images! These were very fashionable in the late 18th century. Rare gravure sur cuivre, finement colorée à la main. Conçu à l'origine pour être vu à travers un zograscope. Titre en français. Derrière un passe partout crème soigné. 24 x 37 cm (image) ; taille réelle : 335 x 475 mm (13¼ x 18¾ pouces). En excellent état pour un objet si rare. Blanc au verso. Un zograscope est un appareil optique pour agrandir des images plates, car la forme de l'objectif améliore le sens de la profondeur montrée dans l'image. Le précurseur des images 3D ! Celles-ci étaient très à la mode à la fin du XVIIIe siècle.

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Harrison-Hiett Ltd

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Harrison-Hiett is a small, family run business. Originally based in England we have re-located our business to Europe. We now live in central France, where we spend our time visiting our colleagues' store, antique fairs and brocantes, and exhibiting at book fairs.

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