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"Observatoire de Peking", Van Schley, J.

Subject: Astronomy - China

Period: 1760 (circa)

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Color: Black & White

Size:

10 x 7 inches
25.4 x 17.8 cm

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Fascinating copper engraving of the observatory in which there are very large instruments; an Equinoctial Sphere, a Celestial Globe, a Zodiacal Sphere, Azimuthal Horizona, Quadrant, and a Sextant. Copied from Du Halde's A Description of the Empire of China.

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Condition: A

Bit of toning on paper edges, well away from image.

Estimate: $90 - $120

Sold for: $65

Closed on 9/10/2003

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"Observatoire de Peking", Van Schley, J.

Subject: Astronomy - China

Period: 1760 (circa)

Publication:

Color: Black & White

Size:

10 x 7 inches
25.4 x 17.8 cm

Fascinating copper engraving of the observatory in which there are very large instruments; an Equinoctial Sphere, a Celestial Globe, a Zodiacal Sphere, Azimuthal Horizona, Quadrant, and a Sextant. Copied from Du Halde's A Description of the Empire of China.

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Condition: A

Bit of toning on paper edges, well away from image.

Estimate: $90 - $120

Sold for: $65

Closed on 9/10/2003

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"Observatoire de Peking", Van Schley, J.

Subject: Astronomy - China

Period: 1760 (circa)

Publication:

Color: Black & White

Size:

10 x 7 inches25.4 x 17.8 cm

Fascinating copper engraving of the observatory in which there are very large instruments; an Equinoctial Sphere, a Celestial Globe, a Zodiacal Sphere, Azimuthal Horizona, Quadrant, and a Sextant. Copied from Du Halde's A Description of the Empire of China.

References:

Condition: A

Bit of toning on paper edges, well away from image.

Estimate: $90 - $120

Sold for: $65

Closed on 9/10/2003

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10 x 7 inches
25.4 x 17.8 cm