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Auction 100, Lot 61

"Globus Coelestris", Hondius/Bertius

Subject: Celestial

Period: 1616 (dated)

Publication:

Color: Hand Color

Size:
5.5 x 3.8 inches
14 x 9.7 cm
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Splendid little miniature celestial chart in two hemispheres surrounded by a strapwork border. Latin text on verso.

References: King, p. 34.

Condition: A+

Estimate: $350 - $400

Sold for: $650

Closed on 9/12/2002

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