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Auction 103, Lot 24

"Planiglobii Terrestris Mappa Universalis…", Homann Heirs

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Subject: World

Period: 1746 (dated)

Publication:

Color: Hand Color

Size:
22 x 18.5 inches
55.9 x 47 cm
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Large double hemisphere world map surrounded by four polar spheres, each in a different projection. Two interesting diagrams depict the earth, as it would be seen from space. North America is still blank above California and Hudson Bay is open-ended in the northwest corner. Two very large, decorative cartouches contain the titles, one in Latin and the other French.

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Condition: B

Professional repairs of two tears on each side of the bottom centerfold, one extending about 2" into map. Couple of short tears repaired in top margin.

Estimate: $1,500 - $1,700

Unsold

Closed on 6/11/2003

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