Armillary Sphere Earth the Heavens 1766 Brion de la Tour decorative print Dresden Issued circa 1956

Issued circa 1956

Andes Mountains

Up the Rhine and Across the Netherlands

Splendid clean fresh condition

but overall pleasing

Armillary Sphere Earth the Heavens 1766 Brion de la Tour decorative print Dresden Issued circa 1956Sphere Droite, Sphere Parallele. (Armillary Sphere, Science, Constellations, Zodiac). Issued 1766, Paris, by Brion de la Tour. Fine mid 18th century engraved print of armillary (sky celestial) spheres. Nicely detailed, well engraved, nice impression from the printing plate. Nice looking example, pleasing age patina, any minor age flaws easy to overlook or forgive. Sheet measures c. 11 1 2"H x 15"W. Engraved area measures c. 10 3 4"H x 11 1 2"W.