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Sphere Droite [and] Sphere Parallele

Stock# 18779

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Louis Charles Desnos

Title

Sphere Droite [and] Sphere Parallele

Publication Place / Date

Paris / 1770

Image Dimensions

20 x 15 inches

Color

Hand Colored

Condition

VG+

Stock# 18779

$ 275.00

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Description

A striking pair of engraved armillary spheres projecting models of the Solar System, surrounded by a decorative architectural frame, embellished with cherubs and cartographic symbols.

Attractive wash colors and illustrations of the signs of the zodiac and other features. From a deluxe edition of Desnos' work.

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