1739 1ed Astrology Cosmogony Occult Pagan Egyptian Mythology Illustrated Pluche

1739 1^ed Astrology Cosmogony Occult Pagan 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 edition, published by Estienne, is illustrated with 25 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: #22089

Price: $750

PLUCHE, Noel Antoine

Histoire du ciel considéré selon les idées des poétes, des philosophes et de Moïse : où l’on fait voir : 1° l’origine du ciel poétique, 2° la méprise des philosophes sur la fabrique du ciel et de la terre, 3°̊ la conformité de l’expérience avec la seule physique de Moïse …

Paris : Chez la Veuve Estienne, 1739. First edition.

Details:

• Collation: Complete with all pages; 2 volumes
  • I – [2], xx, [2], 411, [1]
    • 24 engraved plates (including frontispiece)
  • II – [4], 459, [1]
    • 1 engraved plate
  • Provenance: Armorial Bookplate – Ludovici de Chaumejan Marchionis de Fourille
  • Language: French
  • Binding: Leather; tight and secure
  • Size: ~6.75in X 4in (17cm x 10cm)

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