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Royal English Astronomer - Observed Transit of Venus
AIRY, George B. (1801-1892). Astronomer Royal from 1836. who in 1874 conducted expeditions to observe the transit of Venus. Scarce autograph letter signed, one page, Royal Observatory, Greenwich, 27 May 1870. To Professor Leone Levi, he writes: “Dear Sir, I have much pleasure in enclosing a Card for the visitation of the Royal Observatory. I am, dear Sir yours very faithfully G.B. Airy.’ In V/G condition..................$250.00
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