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
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.