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Auction 126, Lot 796

"[Lot of 31 - Astronomy Plates]", Anon.

Subject: Astronomy

Period: 1700-80 (circa)

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Color: Black & White

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This lot of copper engravings includes a number of diagrams relating to astronomy. There is a fine illustration of an armillary sphere in a baroque cartouche and many other interesting sheets. Image and page sizes vary; most pages 5.5 x 8.5" with a few 7.5 x 9.5"

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Condition: A

A few with light foxing, most very good or fine.

Estimate: $150 - $200

Sold for: $75

Closed on 12/3/2008

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