This highly decorative copper engraving explains the four prevailing theories of the Solar System in large spheres. The four spheres describes the solar systems by Descartes, Ptolemy, Ticho-Brahe and Copernicus. Smaller spheres are views of the planets (out to Saturn), the sun, and the moon along with their symbols. The map (9.7 x 10.3") is surrounded in an elaborate baroque style border featuring cherubs using globes and cartographic instruments and flanked by panels of French text which were printed on separate sheets.

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Condition: A

Image is fine with just a little edge toning in margins and pin holes at the extreme tip of each corner in blank margins.