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Auction 92, Lot 46

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

Subject: Northern Hemisphere

Period: 1700 (dated)

Publication:

Color: Hand Color

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.

References: Shirley #634.

Condition: A+

Very clean, sharp impression. Very attractive later color.

Estimate: $600 - $650

Sold for: $375

Closed on 9/13/2000

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