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Auction 152, Lot 52

"[Lot of 3] Physique [and] Geography [and] Spheres and Globes - See System of Geography"

Subject: Globes & Armillary Spheres

Period: 1789-97 (circa)

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This lot features three prints depicting numerous globes (both terrestrial and celestial) and armillary spheres.

A. Physique, by Jacques Francois Benard, circa 1790 (5.8 x 7.6"). Drawn by Fossier and engraved by Benard. Condition: On a watermarked sheet with tiny binding holes in the left blank margin.

B. Geography, by Andrew Bell, circa 1797 (6.6 x 8.0"). This striking print was engraved by Andrew Bell, the co-founder of Encyclopaedia Britannica. Condition: A few unobtrusive spots.

C. Spheres and Globes -- See System of Geography, by Charles Cooke, dated 1789 (8.4 x 13.8"). Drawn by Milne and engraved by Lodge. Condition: On a watermarked sheet with a few tiny holes in the blank margins and some unobtrusive spots.

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Condition: A

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Estimate: $140 - $170

Sold for: $100

Closed on 2/18/2015

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