1744 Nicolas BION Atlas map PLANISPHERE CELESTE Celestial World Star Chart

A rare copper engraved antique map of the celestial world shown in two hemispheres. Map has small decorative title cartouches. Map is from the book. L'Usage des Globes Celeste et Terrestre.

Et des Spheres suivant les differens systemes du Monde. Page size 29.1 x 21.2 cm. Map is in good condition for its age, engravings are clear, small brown spot on lower edge of left hemisphere. Page has a little marginal browning and three tiny worm holes in lower margin.

2 fold lines as issued. The item "1744 Nicolas BION Atlas map PLANISPHERE CELESTE Celestial World Star Chart" is in sale since Thursday, July 16, 2020. This item is in the category "Antiques\Maps, Atlases & Globes\World Maps". The seller is "maklize" and is located in Birmingham, West Midlands.

This item can be shipped worldwide.

• Printing Technique: Copper Plate
• Original/Reproduction: Antique Original
• Year: 1744
• Date Range: 1700-1799
• Era: 1700s