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Auction 120, Lot 67

"Hemel Globe. Coeli Enarrant Gloriem Dei", Halma, Francois

Subject: Celestial

Period: 1705 (published)

Publication: Algemeene weereldbeschryving

Color: Hand Color

Size:
12.5 x 7.2 inches
31.8 x 18.3 cm
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Delightful double hemisphere celestial chart filled with astronomical figures. It depicts the ecliptic pole to ecliptic, joined through the winter solstice. It shows only the brightest stars, based on the Hondius model.

References: Warner, Anon. XI.

Condition: A

Narrow left margin, as issued, else fine.

Estimate: $400 - $500

Sold for: $425

Closed on 7/18/2007

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