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[PHILOSOPHY]
PLUCHE, Noël
A History of the Heavens, in which the origin of idolatry is explored, along with philosophy’s misconceptions regarding the formation of celestial bodies.... New edition.
Paris. Veuve Estienne 1748.
2 volumes in-16, full fawn sheepskin, ribbed spine, decorated panels, title and volume number labels.
XXXVIII– (2)– 518 (2) – 516– (3) pp. Frontispiece and 24 engraved plates by Le Bas depicting Egyptian and Greek gods, sphinxes, various symbols, etc.
The first edition of this work was published in 1739.
The chapters on Egyptian cosmogony are particularly thorough.
Caillet [III, 8755]: ‘A useful work for anyone interested in the occult: it contains valuable information. It is organised as follows: The Zodiac, Symbolic Writing, Symbolic Ceremonies, Theogony, Divination, and the Principles of Alchemy.
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