miércoles, 12 de diciembre de 2007

Antique map of Celestial Chart by van Keulen





MAKER
van Keulen
TITLE
Sterre Kaert of Hemels Pleyn
PLACE ISSUED
Amsterdam
FIRST EDITION
1709
THIS EDITION
1792
SIZE (hxw cms)
47 x 59
AREA SHOWN
Celestial Chart
TECHNIQUE
Copper engraving
PAGE NUMBER
SIGNATURE
VERSO
blank
COLOURING
or.col.
CONDITION
The overall quality of this antique map is excellent
DESCRIPTION
Elwe's re-issue of a great chart first published by Johannes van Keulen in 1709 and then by Ottens in 1750. One of the best Dutch celestial charts, that rolls out the entire night sky in a modified Mercator style projection.
GUARANTEE
We do not sell reproductions. We guarantee that this is a genuine and original antique map that was published on or near the given date. A certificate of authentication is provided on request.