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Auction 110, Lot 47

"[Lot of 2] The Artificial Sphere [and] Espositioni", Various

Subject: Cartographic Miscellany

Period: 1713-84 (circa)

Publication:

Color: Hand Color

Size:
6 x 7.7 inches
15.2 x 19.6 cm
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First is a decorative copper engraving of an armillary sphere at center on a stone plinth with river and hills behind. At one side is a tombstone topped with an urn and engraved with the words "Sacred to the Memory of Capt. Cook." On the right a young gentleman holds partially rolled map of the island of Oahu, Hawaii. Attractively bordered at top and down the sides with garlands of leaves, flowers & bows. It was published by John Stockdale in Voyage to the Pacific, London, 1784. Second is a copper engraving of a globe on a fancy stand, published by Magini, circa 1713. On a full page of Italian text. Size varies slightly.

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Condition: A

Later full hand coloring.

Estimate: $120 - $150

Sold for: $80

Closed on 3/2/2005

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