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C1762
La Maniere de Reconnoitres kes Principales Etoiles Dans le Ciel.
Mapmaker:
L.Desnos
Decorative chart of the Milky Way and positions of the stars in the sky. Prepared by Buy de Mornas, who was professor of geography and history. Desnos was a map publisher in Paris, from Atlas Methodique et Elementaire de Geographie … Read Full Description
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Full Title:
La Maniere de Reconnoitres kes Principales Etoiles Dans le Ciel.
Date:
C1762
Mapmaker:
L.Desnos
Condition:
In good condition with centre fold as issued.
Technique:
Copper engraving hand coloured
Image Size:
575mm
x 385mm
AUTHENTICITY
Genuine antique
dated:
1762
Description:
Decorative chart of the Milky Way and positions of the stars in the sky. Prepared by Buy de Mornas, who was professor of geography and history. Desnos was a map publisher in Paris, from Atlas Methodique et Elementaire de Geographie et d’Histoire Dedie a Monsieur le President Henault. Bordered with Rococo style frame with garlands and mapping instruments. This superb border decoration is only found in the deluxe edition of this atlas.
Mapmaker:
Louis Charles Desnos
Desnos was a map publisher in Paris, from Atlas Methodique et Elementaire de Geographie et d’Histoire Dedie a Monsieur le President Henault. Bordered with Rococo style frame with garlands and mapping instruments. This superb border decoration is only found in the deluxe edition of this atlas. Rare.
