Christoph Scheiner; and Athanasius Kircher (1573-1650, German); and (1602-1680, German)
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Schema Corporis Solaris, prout ab Auctore et P. Scheinero, Romae Anno 1635 observatum fuit from a Dutch edition of "Mundus Subterraneus," circa 1665
Engraving on paper
From the edition of unknown size and date
Plate: 14.5" H x 16.5" W
Provenance: Lahaina Printsellers, Ltd., Maui, HI
Notes: This lot is accompanied by a certificate of authenticity as well as a copy of an invoice, dated 1/16/07, both from Lahaina Printsellers, Ltd., Maui, HI.
This image, based on the early observations of Scheiner and Kircher, depicts the sun with solar flares and surface eruptions.
Engraving on paper
From the edition of unknown size and date
Plate: 14.5" H x 16.5" W
Provenance: Lahaina Printsellers, Ltd., Maui, HI
Notes: This lot is accompanied by a certificate of authenticity as well as a copy of an invoice, dated 1/16/07, both from Lahaina Printsellers, Ltd., Maui, HI.
This image, based on the early observations of Scheiner and Kircher, depicts the sun with solar flares and surface eruptions.
Condition
Generally good condition. The usual central vertical crease, with an attendant 0.375 dia. paper-fill partially obscuring the engraved label for the south pole (Polus A[missing]lis) near the lower platemark. Two soft horizontal folds extending the width of the platemark and some scattered soft handling creases. A few small foxmarks in the blank beyond the image. Not examined out of the frame.
Framed under Plexiglas: 21.5" H x 23.5" W x 1.25" D
Framed under Plexiglas: 21.5" H x 23.5" W x 1.25" D
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Christoph Scheiner; and Athanasius Kircher (1573-1650, German); and (1602-1680, German)
Estimate $1,500 - $2,500
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