Title: “La Sphere Artificielle ou Armilaire Oblique” Description: Decorative antique engraving of Armillary Sphere, surrounded by 4 models, including a depiction of the Copernican and Ptolomeic Solar Systems. The map comes from Joseph de La Porte atlas “Atlas moderne portatif, composé de vingt-huit cartes sur toutes les parties du globe terrestre… A l’usage des Colléges, des Pensions & des Maisons Religieuses…” published in Paris, 1778. Cartographer: Joseph de La Porte (1714 – 1779) Sheet size: 23,3 x 19,3 cm Year: 1778 Technique: copper engraving Condition: Good condition. Lower middle fold separation and few brownish spots present. This is an original antique engraving published in 1778 and NOT a modern copy or reprint On your request we will provide a Certificate of Authenticity
