26th Jul, 2017 10:00

Printed Books & Manuscripts
 
  Lot 150
 
Lot 150 - CARY's New Celestial Globe In which are...

CARY's New Celestial Globe In which are correctly laid down upwards of 3500 stars selected from the most accurate observations and calculated for the year 1800. With the extent of each constellation precisely defined by [Mr Gilpin] of the Royal Society. Circumference: 1,000mm (approx.). Diameter: 300mm (approx). (Worn with loss, 80mm x 40mm loss of image caused by damage, with cracks radiating out to hemisphere, affecting detail of hemisphere). Meridian ring (slightly worn).

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