Constellations of Southern Celestial Sphere-1739 Pluche Map Prints (x2)

Description: British Parliament 1925 Vintage Lithograph Extraordinary Pair (2) of Celestial Maps of the Southern Celestial Sphere with Constellations 1739 Pluche - Engraved by le Bas A spectacular pair of copper plate engraved prints from the 1739 Volume edition of Noel Antoine Pluche's Spectacle de la Nature, published in London, translated from the original French by Humphreys: Rarely offered as individual engravings for this early printing Copper plate engraving on laid paper Engraved by le Bas. Noël-Antoine Pluche (13 November 1688 – 19 November 1761)), known as the abbé Pluche, was a French priest. He is well known for his Spectacle de la nature, a most popular work of natural history. Size: Each approximately 14" X 7" on Nice laid paper Blank on Reverse - Actual Engraving is Sharper than in Scan (engraving does not lie perfectly flat) Photocopy of MDCCXXXIX (1739) Dated Title Page Included with Engraving Condition: Excellent - Very Good (Tri-fold, as published) - Good - Fair - PoorNOTE: On side margin, there is a light transfer that resulted from the maps being folded before the printing ink was completely dry Relatively minor age & handling wear - Spectacular Condition for this 285+ year old Copper Engraving << Click Here to See Other Spectacle de la Nature Engravings >> Original Prints - Not a Reproduction Important: P/H is combined on multiple items that can be mailed together. BUT, with the new Ebay shopping cart, you must wait for combined invoice. The Fine Print U.S. residents responsible for sales tax. International buyers are responsible for all import fees and taxes. Shipping costs: My shipping costs are calculated on three factors - getting your item to you as quickly as possible, as cost effectively as possible, and as safely as possible. I pride myself in providing optimal protection. I use First Class or Priority Mail on most small items; Parcel Post on larger items; and Media Mail on books and magazines. You may request expedited shipment if you are willing to pay costs. P/H is combined on multiple prints mailed at the same time. Please make your purchases from my auctions or store. I will send a combined invoice reflecting your savings. The Nature of Prints & Engravings: It was not until the 20th century that prints were commonly produced for the print itself. Prior to this, virtually all prints (and engravings) were produced as illustrations to be included in a manuscript, book, newspaper, or pamphlet. Therefore, a vast majority of original prints have been over the years removed from these original sources. Prints are produced using many different techniques: relief printing (woodcut & wood engraving), intaglio printing (steel & copper plate engraving, drypoint, aquatint, etc), and planographic printing (lithography, serigraphy, inkjet, laser, etc.). While the commercial value of a print depends on such factors as age, rarity, and condition, the real value of a print is its tie to its history and/or its esthetic beauty. History-On-Paper Item #0914-H5129-7

Price: 245 USD

Location: Enterprise, Alabama

End Time: 2025-01-31T20:34:52.000Z

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