Systeme de L'Univers. by MALLET, Alain Manesson., 1683.

A miniature illustration of the Ptolemaic Solar System

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MALLET, Alain Manesson.

Systeme de L'Univers.

Paris, 1683. Coloured. 150 x 110mm, set in letterpress.

Stock #: 23930

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A highly-decorative 17th century plate illustrating Ptolemy's geocentric Solar System, depicting the orbits of the Moon, planets and 'Firmament', surrounded by clouds. Published in the 'Description de l'Univers'.

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