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Globi Coelestis In Tabulas Planas Redacti Pars I.

  • ARTIST: Johann Gabriel Doppelmayr

  • PUBLISHER: Published by Johann B. Homann, Nuremberg.

  • MEDIUM: Handcolored copper plate engraving,

    DATE: c.1742.

  • EDITION SIZE: Image size 19 x 22 5/8" (48.2 x 57.4 cm).

  • DESCRIPTION: Johann Gabriel Doppelmayr (1677-1750) was an astronomer and cartographer, as well as a professor of mathematics. He often worked with the Homann heirs. Together, they produced a number of atlases including "Atlas Novus Coelestis" and "Selenographica." His charts are well engraved and highly decorative. Nicely framed in a reproduction 18th century black and gold receding molding, acid free backing and glazed with ultra-violet protective Plexiglas.

  • ADDITIONAL INFO:

  • CONDITION: Good condition, save for slight color streaking in title and minor split on lower centerfold. Full original color.

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  • CATEGORIES: Maps