Subject: Celestial
Period: 1692 (published)
Publication: L'Atlas en Abrege, ou Nouvelle Description du Monde
Color: Hand Color
Size:
10.9 x 5.7 inches
27.7 x 14.5 cm
Very decorative celestial double hemisphere chart featuring the allegorical symbols for the stars. The spheres are set within a decorative cloud background with tiny figures including Apollo in his chariot, Mars, Mercury and Luna.
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Condition: A
Issued folding on watermarked paper with an archivally repaired fold separation at bottom center and light toning along the edges of the sheet.