Celestial globes zodiac & earth 1719 Chiquet attractive engraved antique print Formosa elaborate gilt cover decorations

elaborate gilt cover decorations

Graduation Essay evidently written in cursive in the hand of a young Carrie E

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Issued September 17th

light staining near bottom of spine

Celestial globes zodiac & earth 1719 Chiquet attractive engraved antique print Formosa elaborate gilt cover decorationsGlobe Terrestre & Celeste. (celestial and heavenly globes) Issued 1719, Paris, by Chiquet. Original early 18th century copper engraved celestial map with excellent detailed hand color. Overall, remains a nice looking example with pleasant age patina. Small hole in bottom left blank margin backed with paper and outside printed area. Sheet size c. 8 x 10 1 2 Engraved area c. 6 1 4 x 8 1 2. Pictures show this charming and uncommon early 18th century