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Auction 96, Lot 53

"Planisphaerium ex Polo Arctico tanquam Centro Geometrice descriptu", 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.

References: Shirley #634.

Condition: A

Very clean, sharp impression. Trimmed to 1/8" at side, else fine.

Estimate: $350 - $400

Sold for: $200

Closed on 9/12/2001

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