Constellations of the Northern and Southern Hemispheres – Premier et Seconde Partie de l’Hemisphere Celeste Septentrionale et de l’Hemisphere Celeste Austral –
by
J.C. Black
Detail
Date of first edition: ca. 1743
Date of this map: ca. 1743
Dimensions (not including margins) with the text around: twice 32 x 30 cm
Condition: very good. Nice colouring. With folding as issued. No tears or wear.
Condition rating: A
Verso: blanc
Price (without VAT, possibly to be added): €750,00 (FYI +/- $915,00 / £645,00)
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The constellations by Black
A pair of celestial charts depicting the constellations of the Northern and Southern hemispheres. The constellations are finely engraved with allegorical figures.
Two joined sheets forming two celestial charts, engraved by Le Bas.