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Auction 116, Lot 57

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

Subject: Cartographic Miscellany

Period: 1790 (circa)

Publication: Atlas General, civil, ecclesiastique et militaire

Color: Hand Color

Size:
12.3 x 10.8 inches
31.2 x 27.4 cm
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This interesting, decorative chart centers on a wind rose surrounded by astronomical diagrams. The elaborate rococo border was printed from a separate copper plate.

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Condition: A+

Estimate: $80 - $100

Unsold

Closed on 9/20/2006

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