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Sphaerarum artificialum typica repraesentatio Weigel, Johann Christoph, 1661-1726

Description

Engraved, hand-coloured print depicting a large armillary sphere atop three globes. The two end globes show a comparison of hemispheres, and the middle globe is incorporated as part of the armillary sphere's stand.

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Title
Sphaerarum artificialum typica repraesentatio
Alternate Title
Typtical representation of the artificial(?) spheres
Creator
Weigel, Johann Christoph, 1661-1726
Publisher
Nurnberg : Weigel
Date Issued
[1717]
Description
Engraved, hand-coloured print depicting a large armillary sphere atop three globes. The two end globes show a comparison of hemispheres, and the middle globe is incorporated as part of the armillary sphere's stand.
Extent
1 map ; 15 x 18 cm
Genre
Maps
Type
Still Image
File Format
image/jpeg
Language
Latin
Notes
A note in pencil on map reads "Gregorii - Weigel Atlas portalis, Nürnberg 1717.". Gregorii, Johann Gottfried, and Johann Christoph Weigel. Atlas Portatilis, oder Compendieuse Vorstellung Der gantzen Welt in einer kleinen Cosmographie: Der Grüenden Jugend zum Besten in XXX. saubern Land-Charten/ mit Einer kurtzen Erlaüterung begleitet. Nürnberg: Weigel, 1717.
Identifier
mccormick_144
Collection
Andrew McCormick Maps and Prints
Source
Original Format: University of British Columbia. Library. Rare Books and Special Collections. Andrew McCormick Maps and Prints
Date Available
2013-04-01
Provider
Vancouver : University of British Columbia Library
Rights
Images provided for research and reference use only. Permission to publish, copy, or otherwise use these images must be obtained from Rare Books & Special Collections: http://rbsc.library.ubc.ca/
AIP UUID
1b1386eb-5c52-48e0-b459-d41e2d5356e0
DOI
10.14288/1.0023510
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Images provided for research and reference use only. Permission to publish, copy, or otherwise use these images must be obtained from Rare Books & Special Collections: http://rbsc.library.ubc.ca/