Antique Print-PARALLAX-PARALLEL-PARALLELISM-Buys-1770
Subject: Plate CXCVII: Subjects: 1. Parallaxis, (Parallax). Parallax is an apparent displacement or difference in the apparent position of an object viewed along two different lines of sight, and is measured by the angle or semi-angle of inclination between those two lines. 6. Parallel. 7. Parallelismus (Parallel). Parallelism is a term in geometry and in everyday life that refers to a property in Euclidean space of two or more lines or planes, or a combination of these. The existence and properties of parallel lines are the basis of Euclid's parallel postulate. Two lines in a plane that do not intersect or meet are called parallel lines.
Condition: Fine. General age related toning. Irregular paper edges as bound. Small holes and irregularity from binding on left edge of paper.
Medium: Copperplate engraving and etching on a verge type paper (with chainlines). Watermark not visible on every sheet.
Size (in cm): The overall size is ca. 12.5 x 21.5 cm. The image size is ca. 10.5 x 17.5 cm.
Size (in inch): The overall size is ca. 4.9 x 8.5 inch. The image size is ca. 4.1 x 6.9 inch.
Part Number: 10986
Location: C277-11