Armillary Sphere and Globe - 1795
| Cartographer: | engraved for Hall's Encyclopedia by C. Cooke |
| Full Title: | Spheres and Globes See Treatis on the Globes |
| Published: | London, 1795 |
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A gorgeous late 18th century engraved plate with full hand color. We see four wonderfully detailed globes: "Copernican Armillary Sphere", "Newly Improved Armillary Sphere", "Terrestrial Globe" and "Celestial Globe". The first armillary sphere depicts the planets on rotating arms w/ the twelve zodiacs around the diameter. The second, "Newly Improved" sphere depicts a small earth globe showing Asia and Australia (New Holland). The "Terrestrial Globe" is a large depiction of the earth w/ the eastern coast of the Americas, eastern Africa and Europe and the arctics; we see dotted tracks marking Cook's journey. The last sphere has the night sky's constellations. The last two spheres both have compass roses on the bottom of the stands.
In VG+ to near fine, clean antiquarian condition. An excellent engraving w/ splendid hand color.
Sheet measures 9 1/4" x 15." Image area measures 8" x 14."
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| Item #: | 62830 |
| Item Title: | Spheres and Globes See Treatis on the Globes |
| Price ($US, shipping not incl.): | $ 195 |
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