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

估價

4,000 - 6,000 USD

招標截止

描述

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.

拍品資料及來源

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.