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John Keill - Moon plates (1778)

John Keill (1671-1721) - Introduction to the True Astronomy or Astronomical Lectures, Read in the Astronomical School of the University of Oxford. Published by J.F. & C. Rivington et al, 1778.

The book has two nice plates depicting the Moon, engraved by John Senex (1678-1740).

Published editions:
1st 1721; 2nd 1730; 3rd 1739; 4th 1748; 5th 1760; 6th 1778 (my copy); 7th 1793.
Titlepage
Titlepage		 Moon I
Moon I		 Moon II
Moon II

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