An account of the comet of the year 1811.

Date:
[1811?]
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Description

Broadside describing and giving a history of the comet that appeared over Britain on September 12th 1811. There are two woodcut illustrations above the text. One of a comet with a blazing tail passing through the heavens, the other of an astronomer sitting at a table studying the astrolabe in his hand. Both look much older than 1811.

Publication/Creation

Newcastle : M. Angus and Son, [1811?]

Physical description

1 broadside : illustrations ; 28 cm

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Where to find it

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    EPH/25/33/1
  • LocationStatusAccess
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    EPH/25/33/2

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