Subject: Cartographic Miscellany, Globes
Period: 1719 (published)
Publication: Le Nouveau et Curieux Atlas Geographique et Historique
Color: Hand Color
Size:
8.6 x 6.4 inches
21.8 x 16.3 cm
This attractive engraving shows a pair of terrestrial and celestial table globes. The terrestrial globe is centered on the eastern hemisphere. Surrounding the globes are diagrams of the various meridians and zones on a globe.
References: Mickwitz & Miekkavaara #43; Shirley (BL Atlases) T.MEN-1b.
Condition: B+
A nice impression on a lightly toned sheet with an ink spot in the image and marginal foxing.