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HERSCHEL JOHN: (1792-1871) English Astronomer, Inventor and Chemist. Herschel originated the use of ... - HERSCHEL JOHN: (1792-1871) English Astronomer, Inventor and Chemist. Herschel originated the use of the Julian day system in astronomy. He also made important contributions to the science of photography. A.L.S., `M. Herschel«, to the heading, one page, 8vo, Rome, 16th August, n.y., to abbot Scarpellini, in French. Herschel, in the third person, states `M. Herschel sends his compliments to Abbot Scarpellini, and not having received the diplomes which we are dealing about believes that there are some troubles.« Further saying `Mr. H lodges at the Serny house at the Piazza di Spagna, but not at the hotel.. which is called Hotel de France but in the other houseÉ The bearer will have the diplomes.« With blank address leaf. Small area of paper loss to the right bottom corner blank leaf, and small creasing. G £200-300 Feliciano Scarpellini (1762-1840) Italian Abbot and Astronomer. He was the Director of the first astronomical observatory institute of Rome, ''Specola Caetani«, 1797-1814.