Antique Map-ATLAS-FIRMAMENT-TELESCOPE-ASTRONOMER-Schneider-Bruyset-1785

Original hand-coloured engraving on a verge type handlaid paper. on paper.

Size in cm: The overall size is ca. 13 x 18 cm. The image size is ca. 8.7 x 13.2 cm. Size in inch: The overall size is ca. 5.1 x 7.1 inch. The image size is ca. 3.4 x 5.2 inch.

Print, titled: ‘Frontispice.’ It shows: a putti Atlas carrying the firmament on his shoulders while several astronomers are watching through telescopes. This map originates from “Atlas des Enfans, ou Nouvelle Methode pour apprendre la Geographie, avec un Nouveau Traite de la Sphere”, published in 1785 in Lyon by Bruyset. Although no author is given on the title page, J.H. Schneider is generally accepted as the author of this work. The first edition was published in 1760. The text, supplied with the corresponding map, explains the (otherwise unmarked) maps in the form of questions and answers, a well-known form for teaching books of the period.Artists and Engravers: Author: J.H. Schneider. Publisher: Jean-Marie Bruyset. Artist and engraver unknown.

Condition: Excellent, given age. A few pinholes from binding, reinforced using contemporary paper backed with acid free archival tape. General age-related toning and/or occasional minor defects from handling. Please study scan carefully.

Keywords: ANTIQUE MAP-ATLAS-FIRMAMENT-TELESCOPE-ASTRONOMER-SCHNEIDER-BRUYSET-1785

(PCO) C252-01