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Auction 167, Lot 24

"Globus Coelestris", Hondius/Bertius

Subject: Celestial

Period: 1616 (dated)

Publication: Tabularum Geographicarum Contractarum

Color: Hand Color

Size:
5.4 x 3.8 inches
13.7 x 9.7 cm
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Splendid miniature celestial chart in two hemispheres surrounded by a strapwork border. French text on verso, published in 1618.

References: King (2nd ed.) pp. 96-99; Van der Krogt (Vol. III) #0010:342.

Condition: A

A crisp impression with minor marginal soiling.

Estimate: $400 - $500

Sold for: $325

Closed on 3/28/2018

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