[James Nasmyth, Scottish engineer, philosopher, artist and inventor] Receipt for book 'from the Observatory, Birr Castle' signed James Nasmyth.

Receipt, 12mo, part printed, part MS, small closed tear not affecting the text, spike hole (not injuring the text), left edge evidence of tipping in [?], Text comprises address as above, the printed words Received from the Observatory, Birr Castle, then the title of item received (Trans, R [?] S. N.S. III {?]IX), signature in conclusion. See Image.