Celestial Maps · 18th century
€ 113
Original antique · The actual sheet photographed · Certificate of authenticity on request · Sold unframed · Worldwide shipping from € 15 (rates)
Antique map titled 'Staveren'. Rare antique map of the city of Stavoren, Friesland, the Netherlands. This map originates from 'Teatro della Guerra' by P. Coronelli, 1706. Artists and Engravers: Corronelli was a Franciscan priest, who spend most of his life in Venice. He was a noted theologian and was appointed as Father General of his order in 1699. At that time he was already famous as a mathematician, cartographer and globe maker. He was very infuential, compiled and engraved over 500 maps. His most well known work is the 2-volume 'Atlante Veneto' but is is equally well known for his very large terrestrial and celestial globes. One, 15 feet in diameter he made for Louis XIV of France.
Condition: Very good, given age. Right margin reinforced using contemporary paper backed with acid free archival tape. General age-related toning and/or occasional minor defects from handling. Please study scan carefully.
Date: 1706
Overall size: 11.8 x 18 cm.
Image size: 0.001 x 8.7 x 12.7 cm.
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