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Auction 88, Lot 27

"Planisphaerium ex Polo Arctico tanquam Centro Geometrice descriptu. Anno", Scherer, Heinrich

Subject: North Pole

Period: 1700 (dated)

Publication:

Color: Black & White

Size:
7.2 x 9.2 inches
18.3 x 23.4 cm
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Interesting polar projection featuring CALIFORNIA AS AN ISLAND. Three astronomical diagrams below. Ref: Shirley #634. Very clean, sharp impression. Trimmed to 1/8" at side, else fine.

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Condition: A

Estimate: $475 - $550

Unsold

Closed on 10/2/1999

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