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Auction 146, Lot 75

"The Newly Improved Armillary or Artificial Sphere", Anon.

Subject: Cartographic Miscellany

Period: 1795 (circa)

Publication:

Color: Hand Color

Size:
8.1 x 10.3 inches
20.6 x 26.2 cm
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This interesting engraving shows this ingenious device, used for resolving many problems in astronomy and spherical trigonometry.

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Condition: B+

Light spots and some soiling in the blank margins.

Estimate: $200 - $230

Sold for: $125

Closed on 9/4/2013

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