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Auction 108, Lot 70

"[Lot of 4] Premiere partie de l'Hemisphere Celeste Septentrional [with] Seconde Partie de l'Hemisphere Celeste Septentrional [and] Premiere Partie de l'Hemisphere Celeste Austral [and] Seconde Partie de l'Hemisphere Celeste Austral", Back, Jean C.

Subject: Celestial

Period: 1743 (circa)

Publication: Le Spectacle de la Nature

Color: Hand Color

Size:
11.2 x 5.6 inches
28.4 x 14.2 cm
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Interesting set of celestial charts presenting the northern and southern skies. The constellations are finely engraved with allegorical figures. Each hemisphere is split and made up of two separate sheets. Four sheets total with two charts, each folding as issued.

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Condition: A+

Estimate: $450 - $500

Sold for: $475

Closed on 9/29/2004

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