Celestial solar system models c.1760-70’s armillary sphere hand colored print
Brian DiMambro- Antiquarian Books, Maps & Prints
Solar systems- armillary sphere. System of Tycho Brahe- Copernican System- Ptolemaic system. Composite system.
Issued c. 1759-80, London. Engraved by R.W. Seale.
Attractive engraved 18th century print with lovely hand color.
Nice looking example, pleasing age patina, faint minor spotting and old printers paper crease across bottom of sheet, any minor age flaws easy to overlook or forgive. Great looking 200+ year old prints suitable for display.
Sheet measures c. 9" H x 14"W.
Engraved area measures c. 6 1/2" H x 8 1/4" W.
Cartographic Reference(s):
Tooley's Dictionary of Mapmakers, vol. 2.
R36647