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Auction 120, Lot 66

"De Gestalte Sommiger Planeten Volgens de sekerste Waarneminge", Goeree, Willelm & Jan

Subject: Solar System

Period: 1690 (circa)

Publication:

Color: Hand Color

Size:
6.7 x 10.7 inches
17 x 27.2 cm
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A interesting diagram with the view of Saturn as seen by Keppler, Gassendus and Hevelius, with the views of Jupiter and Mars as seen by Hevelius alone. Below is a darkened room with a telescopic projector used to view and map the planets and stars.

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Condition: B+

A little faint foxing, one spot just entering the view.

Estimate: $110 - $140

Sold for: $160

Closed on 7/18/2007

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