Armillary Sphere Earth the Heavens 1766 Brion de la Tour decorative print
$118.50
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$118.50
Regular price
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Armillary Sphere Earth the Heavens 1766 Brion de la Tour decorative print
$118.50
Sale price
$118.50
Regular price
$150.00
Sphere Droite, Sphere Parallele.
(Armillary Sphere, Science, Constellations, Zodiac).
Issued 1766, Paris, by Brion de la Tour.
Fine mid-18th century engraved print of armillary (sky-celestial) spheres. Nicely detailed, well engraved, nice impression from the printing plate.
Nice looking example, pleasing age patina, any minor age flaws easy to overlook or forgive.
Sheet measures c. 11 1/2"H x 15"W.
Engraved area measures c. 10 3/4"H x 11 1/2"W.
Cartographic Reference(s):
Tooley's Dictionary of Mapmakers, vol.1.
[R20453].