1748 Astrology Cosmogony Occult Pagan Egyptian Mythology Illustrated Pluche 2v
‘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 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).
1748 Astrology Cosmogony Occult Pagan Egyptian Mythology Illustrated Pluche 2v
‘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 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: #27362
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, 1748.
Details:
- Collation: Complete with all pages; 2 volumes
- I – xxxvii, [3], 518, [2]
- 26 plates (including frontispiece)
- II – [4], 515, [1]
- I – xxxvii, [3], 518, [2]
- Language: French
- Binding: Leather; tight and secure
- Size: ~7in X 4.25in (17.5cm x 10.5cm)
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Categories
Esoteric & Occult
Medicine & Science
Authors
PLUCHE, Noel Antoine
Printing Date
18th Century
Language
French
Binding
Leather
Book Condition
Excellent
Collation
Complete