I'm offering a part of my antique map (and book) collection online here on Ebay! Many collectable and rare items! Make sure to check my other listings! All my items are authentic and without reserve price!
This auction is for the original antique map:
"PLANISPHAERIUM COELESTE"
G. C. Eimmart, Homann, Nuremberg ca. 1710
Overview & Area: Attractive copper-engraved map showing the allegorical norhtern and southern sky constellations. Further small spheres indicate night/day rotations, monthly orbit circle with the moon, yearly orbit circle around the sun, illumination of the moon, models after Tycho Brahe, Copernicus and Ptolemy.
Very decorative: With an engraved heaven and a decorative title banner.
Rarer Variant with the title "coeleste" rather than the later "caeleste"!
This map is an original copper engraving, printed and published in Nuremberg around 1710 (maybe as early as 1705?)! This important map by Eimmert, set the standard for decades to come and was later used by many cartographers like Lotter, Seutter, etc. => One of the best and most important 18th century celestial maps!
Size: approx.: 19" x 22.5" Inches; 48,5 x 57 cm (+margins)
Condition: Very good dark impression! Laid on thin paper. Repaired marginal tears and chips. A few tears reaching into the image at the bottom. Center fold with surface wear. With uneven age-toning and soiling.
In attractive and decorative antiquarian condition! => Have a look at the photos for more detail!
Overall: GOOD!
BID WITH CONFIDENCE:
§ I have been trading antique books & maps for many years, on Ebay since 2004, with many positive international transactions.
§ ALL MY ITEMS ARE GUARANTEED ORIGINAL/GENUINE and are honestly described.
§ Stored in a non-smoking environment, protected by acid-free papers, sleeves, and boxes in a climate controlled room.
Shipping - recorded & insured:
(Shipping discounts for multiple purchases available + free shipping for purchase of 5 maps or more!)
USA + Worldwide Priority Airmail: USD 25.-
Europe Priority Airmail: USD 20.-
Additional insurance (recommended) available at cost!
Express couriers UPS/Fedex/DHL available...
Payment: In USD with check or money order (or paypal!).
Also in €URO via banktransfer!
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