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Auction 104, Lot 64

"Sphere Armillaire", Anon.

Subject: Cartographic Miscellany

Period: 1780 (circa)

Publication:

Color: Black & White

Size:
10.2 x 7.6 inches
25.9 x 19.3 cm
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Handsome copper engraving of an armillary sphere, with the planetary systems of Copernicus, Ptolemy and Tycho Brahe and a compass rose. French text.

References:

Condition: B

Narrow side margins, as issued. Minor spot at lower left.

Estimate: $110 - $140

Sold for: $55

Closed on 9/10/2003

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