History of Science & Technology, Including the Nobel Prize and Papers of Richard P. Feynman

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Lot 37
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[CELESTIAL ATLAS CARDS]. SET OF 28 BLACK ETCHED FRENCH CELESTIAL PLATES/CARDS WITH PUNCH-OUT STARS, CA. 1780

Estimate
4,000 - 6,000 USD
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Description

  • Set of 28 black etched French celestial plates/cards with punch-out stars, ca. 1780
4to (9 1 /2 x 7 1/2 in.; 240 x 185 mm). Black etched cards with pinholes for star locations in constellations, the surrounding figures mythological or biblical, printed pink card mounts. Loose in contemporary card portfolio with silk ties; spine of portfolio partially perished, some minor rubbing.

Catalogue Note

With instructions on the verso of surrounding mounts providing instructions for what time of year to use each card, the present is practical celestial atlas - also far more affordable than the large, colored folios. Rare.