Armillary Spheres Astronomical Objects 1719 Mallet print

Sphere Droite, Sphere Parallele, Sphere Oblique,

(18th Century Prints, Mallet Prints, Armillary Spheres).

Issued 1719, Frankfurt, for A.M. Mallet. 

Charming early 18th century copper engraved scientific/ astronomical print with lovely hand color.

The image has a near folk-art feel, a style unique to this historical era. Utterly unlike anything produced today and of modern aesthetic appeal for this reason.

Mostly clean and well preserved example, the image displays a pleasing age patina.

Sheet measures c. 7 7/8"H x 5 7/8"W.

Printed area measures c. 5 1/2"H x 4"W.

Cartographic Reference(s):

Tooley's Dictionary of Mapmakers, vol. 3, pp. 196.

[PL17].