XIR161390 \'Instruments d\'optique\' by Dom Noel, the first in a series of 21 plates illustrating elevations and cross-sections of telescopes and microscopes (engraving) (b/w photo) by French School, (18th century); Bibliotheque Nationale, Paris, France; (add.info.: Eight-foot telescope constructed by Dom Noel following the instructions of the duc de Chaulnes, presented to the king (Louis XV) on December 10 1756. Le Pere (Father) Noel, of the Congregation of Saint-Maur); French, out of copyright.