Menu
EUR
CAD
AUD
GBP
MXN
HKD
CNY
MYR
SEK
SGD
CHF
THBPIAZZI, Giuseppe (1746-1826). Autograph letter signed ("Piazzi"), to D. Gaetano. Palermo, 22 June 1807. 2 pages, 4to, visible area 235 x 176 mm, matte
Lot 186
About Seller
Hindman
1338 West Lake Street
Chicago, IL 60607
United States
Recognized as the Midwest's leading fine art auctioneers, Hindman Auctioneers has built a worldwide reputation based on a full service approach to the auction business tailored to meet the individual needs of our clients. Coming from a variety of educational backgrounds, specialists bring years of e...Read more
Categories
Live Auction in Progress ... Currently on Lot Estimate:
$3,000 - $4,000
Absentee vs Live bid
Two ways to bid:
- Leave a max absentee bid and the platform will bid on your behalf up to your maximum bid during the live auction.
- Bid live during the auction and your bids will be submitted real-time to the auctioneer.
Bid Increments
| Price | Bid Increment |
|---|---|
| $0 | $25 |
| $500 | $50 |
| $1,000 | $100 |
| $2,000 | $250 |
| $5,000 | $500 |
| $10,000 | $1,000 |
| $20,000 | $2,500 |
| $50,000 | $5,000 |
| $100,000 | $10,000 |
About Auction
Live
By Hindman
Oct 8, 2020
Set Reminder
2020-10-08 11:00:00
2020-10-08 11:00:00
America/New_York
Bidsquare
Bidsquare : Selections from the Library of Gerald and Barbara Weiner
https://www.bidsquare.com/auctions/hindman-auctions/selections-from-the-library-of-gerald-and-barbara-weiner-5544
Hindman Bidsquare@hindmanauctions.com
Hindman Bidsquare@hindmanauctions.com
View Full Catalog (336)
- Lot Description
PIAZZI, Giuseppe (1746-1826). Autograph letter signed ("Piazzi"), to D. Gaetano. Palermo, 22 June 1807. 2 pages, 4to, visible area 235 x 176 mm, matted and framed with a portrait of Piazzi, unexamined out of frame, creasing.
I HEAR IT IS RUMORED THAT OLBERS DISCOVERED A NEW PLANET.
Italian astronomer and mathematician Giuseppe Piazzi (1746-1826), who founded an observatory at Palermo in 1790, writes about scientific books and equipment. He discusses the developments of the micrometer, created by Jesse Ramsden (1735-1800), which was used in gathering readings from at Palermo. He includes a small diagram and writes, "an ocular astronomical micrometer, called a Dinametra, as imagined by Ramsden."
He shares the news of Heinrich Wilhelm Matthais Olbers' discovery of the asteroid Vesta on 29 March 1807: "I hear it is rumored that Olbers discovered a new planet."
In 1801, Piazzi discovered dwarf planet Ceres, the largest member of the asteroid belt, which was initially believed to be a planet. With the additional discoveries of Pallas (discovered in 1802 by Olbers), Juno (discovered in 1807 by Karl Ludwig Harding), and Vesta, astronomers began to hypothesize about the nature of these celestial bodies, eventually leading to the discovery and designation of the asteroid belt. Ceres and Vesta are now considered dwarf planets, while Pallas and Juno are designated as asteroids.
For condition inquiries please contact Gretchen Hause at gretchenhause@hindmanauctions.comCondition
- Shipping Info
-
Please refer to https://hindmanauctions.com/shipping-packing
-
- Buyer's Premium
