Seller, John.

估價

7,000 - 10,000 GBP

招標截止

描述

Atlas Coelestis, containing the Systems and Theoryes of the Planets, the Constellations of the Starrs, and other Phenomina's of the Heavens, with Nessesary Tables relateing thereto. London: John Seller, [c.1690]
paper

8vo (138 x 92mm.), engraved allegorical title and 58 mostly double-page plates (including diagrams, celestial charts and tables), 72pp. text, contemporary calf, first few pages detached, some occasional browning, rebacked

出版

ESTC R12842 & Wing S2463, recording only the Atlas caelestis; cf. Shirley, British Library C.SELL-1a (first edition)

Condition

the condition of this lot is as described in the catalogue description
"In response to your inquiry, we are pleased to provide you with a general report of the condition of the property described above. Since we are not professional conservators or restorers, we urge you to consult with a restorer or conservator of your choice who will be better able to provide a detailed, professional report. Prospective buyers should inspect each lot to satisfy themselves as to condition and must understand that any statement made by Sotheby's is merely a subjective, qualified opinion. Prospective buyers should also refer to any Important Notices regarding this sale, which are printed in the Sale Catalogue.
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拍品資料及來源

The first pocket celestial atlas published in England.

This is an unrecorded second edition of Seller's pocket celestial, now reprinted as Atlas coelestis, rather than Atlas caelestis, with the contents unchanged. The plate "This table readily sheweth ye exact day of ye New and full Moone" in a second state, with the start date amended to 1680 and the finishing date now 1700. The double-page astrological chart engraved by Samuel Moore is not present here, but there is no indication it was ever present; otherwise the plate count and order match the first edition.

The atlas is essentially composite in nature; but the volume is built around thirty-one engravings of the constellations, a double-page celestial hemisphere, two double-page engraved maps of the Moon, and a map of the constellations around the North Pole.