1778 – J. de La Porte – La Sphere

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Title:                      “La Sphere Artificielle ou Armilaire Oblique”

 

Description:

Decorative antique engraving of Armillary Sphere, surrounded by 4 models, including a depiction of the Copernican and Ptolomeic Solar Systems.

The map comes from Joseph de La Porte​ atlas “Atlas moderne portatif, composé de vingt-huit cartes sur toutes les parties du globe terrestre… A l’usage des Colléges, des Pensions & des Maisons Religieuses…” published in Paris, 1778.

 

Cartographer:    Joseph de La Porte (1714 – 1779)

Sheet size:            23,3 x 19,3 cm

Year:                      1778

Technique:           copper engraving

Condition:
Good condition. Lower middle fold separation and few brownish spots present.

 

This is an original antique engraving published in 1778 and NOT a modern copy or reprint

 

On your request we will provide a Certificate of Authenticity

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