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Auction 104, Lot 63

"Globus Terrestris, of Aard Kloot; Globus Coelestis, of Hemel Kloot", Anon.

Subject: Cartographic Miscellany

Period: 1770 (circa)

Publication:

Color: Hand Color

Size:
6.7 x 4.2 inches
17 x 10.7 cm
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Small copper engraving picturing a pair of beautiful table globes on wooden stands. The terrestrial globe is turned to show the Atlantic Ocean and the Celestial globe shows the constellations centered on Leo.

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Condition: A

Light pencil marks in bottom margin, well away from map.

Estimate: $160 - $200

Sold for: $120

Closed on 9/10/2003

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