Lot 2153
French Celestial Map with planetary movement theories. Où L'on Remarque La Sphere, Le Globe Celeste, Et Les Differens Systèmes du Monde. C. 1710. Amsterdam. 17 x 13". Beautiful celestial maps flanked with detailed text about various astronomical theories. An armillary sphere and several other engraved illustrations decorate the work. The most noteworthy feature of the hemisphere maps is the depiction of California as an island.
Binder's strip trimmed; two old (professional) paper repairs at bottom margin (do not extend to text); minor toning to extreme edges; later color; pencil ID verso.
Estimated Value $800 - 1,000.
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