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"[Lot of 4 maps]", Anon.

Subject: Celestial

Period: 1740 (circa)

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Color: Hand Color

Size:

11.4 x 5.7 inches
29 x 14.5 cm

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Interesting set of celestial charts presenting the northern and southern skies. The constellations are finely engraved with allegorical figures. Each hemisphere is split and made up of two separated sheets. Four sheets total with two charts, each folding as issued.

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Condition: A

A nice set with lovely color.

Estimate: $475 - $550

Sold for: $500

Closed on 6/13/2001

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"[Lot of 4 maps]", Anon.

Subject: Celestial

Period: 1740 (circa)

Publication:

Color: Hand Color

Size:

11.4 x 5.7 inches
29 x 14.5 cm

Interesting set of celestial charts presenting the northern and southern skies. The constellations are finely engraved with allegorical figures. Each hemisphere is split and made up of two separated sheets. Four sheets total with two charts, each folding as issued.

References:

Condition: A

A nice set with lovely color.

Estimate: $475 - $550

Sold for: $500

Closed on 6/13/2001

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"[Lot of 4 maps]", Anon.

Subject: Celestial

Period: 1740 (circa)

Publication:

Color: Hand Color

Size:

11.4 x 5.7 inches29 x 14.5 cm

Interesting set of celestial charts presenting the northern and southern skies. The constellations are finely engraved with allegorical figures. Each hemisphere is split and made up of two separated sheets. Four sheets total with two charts, each folding as issued.

References:

Condition: A

A nice set with lovely color.

Estimate: $475 - $550

Sold for: $500

Closed on 6/13/2001

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11.4 x 5.7 inches
29 x 14.5 cm