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Auction 99, Lot 58

"Primi Elementi, o Introdutione Al Corso Geografico…", Coronelli, Vincenzo Maria

Subject: Cartographic Miscellany

Period: 1692 (circa)

Publication: Corso Geografico Universale

Color: Hand Color

Size:
23.6 x 17.8 inches
59.9 x 45.2 cm
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Uncommon and very unusual chart illustrating the basic principles of geography. The main chart is a double hemisphere, without landmasses, showing lines of latitude and longitude, climate zones, etc. Several smaller diagrams and tables surround the spheres.

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Condition: A

Estimate: $500 - $600

Sold for: $375

Closed on 6/12/2002

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