Armillary Sphere Astronomy Device Lot x 3 Jeffrys engraved prints
Brian DiMambroLot x 3 Armillary Sphere Prints.
(Old Prints, 18th Century Prints, Engraved Prints, Astronomy, Orbits, Planetary Rotations, Armillary Sphere).
Issued 1756, 1758, & 1788, London. Two engraved by Jefferys, one is anonymous.
Interesting lot x 3 18th century engraved prints depicting an armillary sphere. While they appear at first glance identical, closer examination shows each one is a print pulled from an entirely different engraved plate.
Nice looking example, pleasing age patina, old damp staining, etc., any age flaws minor and easy to overlook or forgive.
Sheets measure c. 8 1/2" H x 5" W.
Engraved area measures c. 7 3/4" H x 4" W.
[B12272].