Sternenkarte - Northern Hemisphere; La Hire, Philippe de - PLANISPHERE CELESTE SEPTENTRIONAL Par Monsr. De La Hire Professeur Royal et de l’Academie des - 1761-1780
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Planisphere Celeste Septentrional by Philippe de La Hire, a copper-engraved star chart of the northern hemisphere, uncoloured, 55 × 59.5 cm, Paris 1770 through Desnos.
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Cartographer:
La Hire, Philippe de (Design)
Title:
Celestial Planisphere Northern. Copper engraving sky map of the northern hemisphere with richly decorative constellation figures, surrounding astronomical explanatory texts, network of lines, and scales, as well as an engraved dedication cartouche at the bottom right.
Publisher, Place and Year:
at DESNOS Geographer and Engineer for the Globes and Spheres, rue St. Jacques au Globe, Paris 1770
Sheet dimensions:
55 cm x 59.5 cm (plate size: approx. 47 cm x 46 cm)
Description:
Large celestial planisphere globe of the northern sky in a circular profile. The center shows finely engraved, artistically rendered constellations (including the Great Bear, Little Bear, Dragon, Cepheus and Cassiopeia) with grid lines and scale labels on the outer circle. In the image corners and on the side areas there are extensive explanatory French accompanying texts on astronomy and the handling of the celestial map. Bottom right a decorative dedication cartouche for Abbé Jean Paul Bignon, issued in the late edition by Louis-Charles Desnos in the year 1770.
Background: The design originates from the astronomer and mathematician Philippe de La Hire (1640–1718), who originally studied art in Italy and is best known for his writings on conic sections as well as his star charts. First published by Nicolas de Fer, one of the most significant French map publishers. The master engraving was carried out by Hendrick van Loon.
Condition:
Paper variously aged, somewhat foxed, with a larger water stain. With a small edge tear at the bottom; the upper right and left corners have small holes outside the motif (these old repairs). Sheet minimally trimmed, yet with wide margins. Overall still a good specimen.
Minimum price: €250
Seller's Story
Antiquarian bookseller & art dealership Bachmann & Rybicki – Your experts in rare books and art -
The renowned specialty shop based in Dresden is a go-to address for bibliophiles, art lovers, and collectors. In a welcoming, homely atmosphere – in Dresden’s Elbflorenz, the Elbe-adjacent center of the beautiful city – visitors are greeted by a carefully curated assortment. Its range extends from historic prints of early printing to graphics, paintings, and bibliophile treasures of the modern era. In addition to buying and selling, the house offers expert appraisals of collections and estates. As a member of the Verband Deutscher Antiquare (VDA) and ILAB, Bachmann & Rybicki stands for the highest expertise, integrity, and the passionate preservation of cultural assets.
Translated by Google TranslateCartographer:
La Hire, Philippe de (Design)
Title:
Celestial Planisphere Northern. Copper engraving sky map of the northern hemisphere with richly decorative constellation figures, surrounding astronomical explanatory texts, network of lines, and scales, as well as an engraved dedication cartouche at the bottom right.
Publisher, Place and Year:
at DESNOS Geographer and Engineer for the Globes and Spheres, rue St. Jacques au Globe, Paris 1770
Sheet dimensions:
55 cm x 59.5 cm (plate size: approx. 47 cm x 46 cm)
Description:
Large celestial planisphere globe of the northern sky in a circular profile. The center shows finely engraved, artistically rendered constellations (including the Great Bear, Little Bear, Dragon, Cepheus and Cassiopeia) with grid lines and scale labels on the outer circle. In the image corners and on the side areas there are extensive explanatory French accompanying texts on astronomy and the handling of the celestial map. Bottom right a decorative dedication cartouche for Abbé Jean Paul Bignon, issued in the late edition by Louis-Charles Desnos in the year 1770.
Background: The design originates from the astronomer and mathematician Philippe de La Hire (1640–1718), who originally studied art in Italy and is best known for his writings on conic sections as well as his star charts. First published by Nicolas de Fer, one of the most significant French map publishers. The master engraving was carried out by Hendrick van Loon.
Condition:
Paper variously aged, somewhat foxed, with a larger water stain. With a small edge tear at the bottom; the upper right and left corners have small holes outside the motif (these old repairs). Sheet minimally trimmed, yet with wide margins. Overall still a good specimen.
Minimum price: €250
Seller's Story
Antiquarian bookseller & art dealership Bachmann & Rybicki – Your experts in rare books and art -
The renowned specialty shop based in Dresden is a go-to address for bibliophiles, art lovers, and collectors. In a welcoming, homely atmosphere – in Dresden’s Elbflorenz, the Elbe-adjacent center of the beautiful city – visitors are greeted by a carefully curated assortment. Its range extends from historic prints of early printing to graphics, paintings, and bibliophile treasures of the modern era. In addition to buying and selling, the house offers expert appraisals of collections and estates. As a member of the Verband Deutscher Antiquare (VDA) and ILAB, Bachmann & Rybicki stands for the highest expertise, integrity, and the passionate preservation of cultural assets.
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Era
1400-1900
Number of objects
1
Country
Sternenkarte
Geographical specification
Northern Hemisphere
Map maker/publisher
La Hire, Philippe de
Map/book title
PLANISPHERE CELESTE SEPTENTRIONAL Par Monsr. De La Hire Professeur Royal et de l’Academie des
Period
1761-1780
Condition
Reasonable
Technique
Copper engraving
Additional Information
Star map
Map colour
Uncoloured map
Height
55 cm
Width
59.5 cm
