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1744 Figure des Tourbillons Celestes Map by Nicolas Bion
1744 Figure des Tourbillons Celestes Map by Nicolas Bion
1744 Figure des Tourbillons Celestes Map by Nicolas Bion
1744 Figure des Tourbillons Celestes Map by Nicolas Bion
1744 Figure des Tourbillons Celestes Map by Nicolas Bion
1744 Figure des Tourbillons Celestes Map by Nicolas Bion
1744 Figure des Tourbillons Celestes Map by Nicolas Bion
1744 Figure des Tourbillons Celestes Map by Nicolas Bion
1744 Figure des Tourbillons Celestes Map by Nicolas Bion

1744 Figure des Tourbillons Celestes Map by Nicolas Bion

$ 52.27

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    Description

    What we have here is a celestial map that d
    epicts the "imagined whirlpools of Descartes with two comets."  The map was made by Nicolas Bion in 1744 and is hand painted.
    The words on the bottom of the page translate to:  “Figure of celestial whirlpools to be put between the pages.  A. Comet which turns incessantly on its orb. A.B.C.D.E.  Another comet which also rotates without ceasing on its orb E.F.G.H”
    The map (including margins) measures about
    21 1/2 (cm) x 25 1/2 (cm).
    Bion was King
    Louis XIV's engineer and was very respected.
    Excellent condition with folds and light wear. Please refer to photos for questions regarding condition. Shipping is FREE within the United States.