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Auction 103, Lot 58

"Le Globe Celeste ou l'On Voit, 1022 Etoiles en 48 Constellations, 12 dans le Zodiaque et 36 hors du Zodiaque, ect.", Anon.

Subject: Celestial

Period: 1720 (circa)

Publication: Metodo per Istudiare la Geografia

Color: Hand Color

Size:
6.4 x 5.7 inches
16.3 x 14.5 cm
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Beautifully engraved double hemisphere celestial chart of the northern and southern sky describing 1022 stars, 48 constellations and the signs of the Zodiac. Decorated with a banner cartouche. Most likely engraved after Sanson for this publication.

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Condition: A

Very good with attractive hand color. Issued folded, now pressed.

Estimate: $120 - $160

Sold for: $90

Closed on 6/11/2003

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