1752 – L. Euler – Hemisphaerii Terrestris
450 €
Title: “Tabula Geographica utriusque Hemisphaerii Terrestris exhibens declinationem acus magneticae pro singulis locis globi terraquei ad AC 1744. Jussu Acad: Reg: Scient: et El: Litt: Bor: descripta.”
Description:
A decorative double hemisphere map of the World showing magnetic inclinations, based upon works by Rhode, prepared for the Royal Prussian Academy of Sciences. In the lower margin there is a three-column detailed explanation of the phenomenon of magnetic inclinations. Incomplete projections of Australia and New Zealand. Stamped with the Prussian tax, privilege stamp.
Comes from Leonhard Euler’s atlas, one of the first German atlases intended for use in schools “Geographischer Atlas bestehend in 44. Land-Charten …“, engraved by Nikolaus Friedrich Sauerbrey, published in Berlin, 1752.
Cartographer: Leonhard Euler (1707-1783)
Sheet size: 42,2 x 34,8 cm
Year: 1752
Technique: copper engraving
Condition:
Good condition. Contemporary hand coloring. Watermarked paper.
This is an original antique map published in 1752 and NOT a modern copy or reprint
On your request I will provide a Certificate of Authenticity
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