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Auction 105, Lot 71
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"Genesis Cap. I.v.1. Creatio Universi", Schenk, Pieter

Subject: Solar System

Period: 1735 (circa)

Publication: Geestelyke Natuurkunde

Color: Hand Color

Size:
15.2 x 11.2 inches
38.6 x 28.4 cm
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A superb and very uncommon engraving of the solar system with the six known planets orbiting the sun. The system is encircled by the signs of the Zodiac and surrounded in a cloud background. Numerous diagrams, armillary spheres, stars, the sun and the moon fill the background. Title at bottom in both Latin and German.

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Condition: A+

Estimate: $400 - $500

Sold for: $600

Closed on 12/3/2003

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