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1740 Occult Pagan 1ed Astrology Cosmogony Egyptian Mythology Illustrated Pluche
The History of the Sky by Noel Antoine Pluche, is one of the most important and well-known treatises on astronomy and cosmology. This rare 1st edition, published by Estienne, is illustrated with 24 full-page engravings by J. P. le Bas. These images depict mythological beings and creatures, sculptures and art of ancient Egyptian gods, and other important historical esoteric and pagan symbols.
In this work, Pluche “restated his opposition to the cosmologies proposed by physicists. He also attempted to demonstrate that monotheism preceded polytheism.” (DSB).
Item number: #24999
Price: $750
PLUCHE, Noel Antoine
Histoire du ciel conside?re? selon les ide?es des poe?tes, des philosophes et de Moi?se : ou? lon fait voir : 1° lorigine du ciel poe?tique, 2° la me?prise des philosophes sur la fabrique du ciel et de la terre, 3°? la conformite? de lexpe?rience avec la seule physique de Moi?se ...
Paris : Chez la Veuve Estienne, 1740.
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Collation: Complete with all pages; 2 volumes
Vol. I – xxxvii, [3], 518, [1]
24 engraved plates (including engraved frontispiece)
Vol. II – [4], 496, [4]
Language: French
Binding: Leather; tight and secure
Size: ~6.75in X 4in (17cm x 10cm)
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The History of the Sky by Noel Antoine Pluche, is one of the most important and well-known treatises on astronomy and cosmology. This rare 1st edition, published by Estienne, is illustrated with 24 full-page engravings by J. P. le Bas. These images depict mythological beings and creatures, sculptures and art of ancient Egyptian gods, and other important historical esoteric and pagan symbols.
In this work, Pluche “restated his opposition to the cosmologies proposed by physicists. He also attempted to demonstrate that monotheism preceded polytheism.” (DSB).
Item number: #24999
Price: $750
PLUCHE, Noel Antoine
Histoire du ciel conside?re? selon les ide?es des poe?tes, des philosophes et de Moi?se : ou? lon fait voir : 1° lorigine du ciel poe?tique, 2° la me?prise des philosophes sur la fabrique du ciel et de la terre, 3°? la conformite? de lexpe?rience avec la seule physique de Moi?se ...
Paris : Chez la Veuve Estienne, 1740.
Details:
Collation: Complete with all pages; 2 volumes
Vol. I – xxxvii, [3], 518, [1]
24 engraved plates (including engraved frontispiece)
Vol. II – [4], 496, [4]
Language: French
Binding: Leather; tight and secure
Size: ~6.75in X 4in (17cm x 10cm)
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Customer satisfaction is our priority! Notify us with 7 days of receiving, and we will offer a full refund without reservation!
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1740 Occult Pagan 1ed Astrology Cosmogony Egyptian Mythology Illustrated Pluche
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