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May 2006 Fine Art and Antiques Auction

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907. "Planisphaerium Terrestre../ Vlakke Aard-kloot.."

Published by A.F. Zurner and P.A. Schenk, Amsterdam ca. 1730 A fine double hemisphere antique map with planetary spheres of the Northern and the Southern constellations. Hand-colored engraving on paper, with folio creases down the center and right to left center. Floated and held by clear acrylic corners onto backing board. Matted and framed in a contemporary burlwood laminated frame, Paper size is approx. 19-7/8" x 23", with frame size is approx. 31-1/4" x 34-1/4". Ex-collection: The Austin Company, Cleveland, Ohio. The Austin Company was founded in Cleveland, Ohio, in 1878 by Samuel Austin. The headquarters remain in Cleveland, Ohio. Austin operates through offices located in major U.S. cities and London.



500/1,000   Sold $1,466.25
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