Vintage print physics experiments air pressure 1755 original antique illustration of laboratory experiments with mercury

For sale is a beautiful, more than 250 year old scientific print about physical experiments concerning air pressure. This copper engraving comes from the 'Collection Academique' published by publisher Fournier in 1755 in Dijon (France). This French book describes and shows experiments that were done at the Del Cimento Academy in Florence (Italy) in the year 1667.

The accompanying double-sided page with text (see photos) will be sent with your order upon request.

Dimensions: 28 x 39 cm

Condition: the print is in good condition (= some small signs of age / use). Published with two vertical fold lines.

Origin: Collection Academique - Fournier - 1755