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Lot 3036:
Description
This stunning collection of 6 hand-colored celestial engravings were done by Christopher Weigel as part of Johann David Kohler’s
Bequemer Schul- und Reisenatlas aller zu Erlernung der alten, mittlern und neuen Geographie dienlichen Universal- und Particular-Charten or
School and Travel Atlas… That work was published in Nuremberg by J. E. Adelbulner for Christopher Weigel in 1719.
This collection was rebound as a book of celestials without a title page in the 20th century. It is bound in-folio Bradel papier marbre, smooth mute spine, mounted on moccasins. There are the complete set of 6 beautifully hand-colored celestial maps on laid paper.
The engravings are after the work of Ignace-Gaston Pardies in his
Globi coelestis in tabulas planas redacti descriptio. Pardies (1636-1673) was a French mathematician and astronomer. He created a number of celestial schemes and maps of the heavens. Pardies’s maps were noted for the distinct stars and artistic constellation figures.
Provenance: Ex-libris P. Veron and Wilhelm Voss / Hamburg-Altona
Paper Size: ~ 9 3/4" by 15"
Paper Type or Special Features: Volume with 6 Celestial Engravings
Condition report:
The work is in very good to excellent condition overall. There is angular loss in the margin of one plate that does not affect the engraving. There is some reinforcement on the verso of the plates. There is some marginal wetness and stains. There are handwritten bibliographical notes in graphite present on the verso of the first blank sheet (one dated 15.5.1942). A previous ownder elegantly inked numbers to the upper right. There may be a few minor marks or imperfections to be expected with age. Please review the image carefully for condition and contact us with any questions.
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