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Auction 179, Lot 51
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"Cosmographie Generale", Andriveau-Goujon, E.

Subject: Solar System

Period: 1870 (circa)

Publication: Atlas Universel

Color: Hand Color

Size:
19.6 x 15.2 inches
49.8 x 38.6 cm
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A model of the solar system is the central figure in this chart describing various astronomical phenomena. Diagrams describing the theory of the tides, the phases of the moon, the diurnal motion of the planet, the theory of the seasons, eclipses, and more surround the model of the solar system. French text providing explanatory detail for each model wraps around the illustrations. Drawn by E. Soulier. The full sheet with text measures 26.1 x 19.3".

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Condition: B+

There is light scattered foxing and minor offsetting.

Estimate: $160 - $190

Sold for: $110

Closed on 9/16/2020

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