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Auction 111, Lot 50

"Hemisphaerium Boreale - Hemisphaerium Australe", Lobeck, Tobias

Subject: Celestial

Period: 1762 (circa)

Publication: Atlas Geographicus Portatilis

Color: Hand Color

Size:
4.8 x 3.6 inches
12.2 x 9.1 cm
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Handsome miniature celestial chart depicting the mythological form of the constellations in the Northern and Southern Hemispheres. Two ecliptic diagrams are tucked between the cusps of the hemispheres.

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Condition: A

Crisp impression and attractive old color. Couple of tiny wormholes in bottom right corner, which are only visible when held up to a strong light.

Estimate: $200 - $250

Unsold

Closed on 6/8/2005

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