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Auction 106, Lot 52

"Demonstrations Geometriques, des Spheres Droite, Paralelle, et Oblique", Brion de la Tour, Louis

Subject: Cartographic Miscellany

Period: 1766 (circa)

Publication:

Color: Hand Color

Size:
12.5 x 11 inches
31.8 x 27.9 cm
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Interesting, decorative chart centered on a wind rose surrounded by astronomical diagrams. Enclosed in an elaborate rococo border that was printed from a separate copper plate.

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Condition: A

Original color and sharp impression.

Estimate: $80 - $100

Sold for: $75

Closed on 3/3/2004

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