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Auction 208, Lot 57

"Le Nom de Systeme", Chiquet, Jacques

Subject: Cartographic Miscellany, Armillary Sphere

Period: 1719 (published)

Publication: Le Nouveau et Curieux Atlas Geographique et Historique

Color: Hand Color

Size:
8.4 x 6.5 inches
21.3 x 16.5 cm
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This lovely engraving is centered on an armillary sphere, surrounded by four diagrams representing different theories on the solar system: Copernicus, Ptolemy, Tycho Brahe, and a composite theory.

References: Mickwitz & Miekkavaara #43; Shirley (BL Atlases) T.MEN-1b.

Condition: B+

A nice impression on a lightly toned sheet with tiny spots of foxing.

Estimate: $110 - $140

Sold for: $80

Closed on 4/22/2026

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