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Auction 106, Lot 56

"Globus Coelestris", Hondius/Bertius

Subject: Solar System

Period: 1616 (dated)

Publication:

Color: Hand Color

Size:
5.5 x 3.7 inches
14 x 9.4 cm
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Splendid little miniature celestial chart in two hemispheres surrounded by a strapwork border. Latin text on verso.

References: King, p. 34.

Condition: A

Printed crooked on page.

Estimate: $400 - $500

Sold for: $300

Closed on 3/3/2004

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