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Title:

Stereographischer entwurf des gestirten himmels, von nordpol..

Author:

Franz Anton Schraembl

Publication:

Allgemeiner Grosser Atlass herausgeben von F. A. Schraembl im verlage bey Phil. Jos. Schalbacher in Wien MDCCC

Published in Vienna, Austria, in 1800.

Date:

1787

Description:

Star chart of the northern hemisphere.

Stereographischer entwurf des gestirten himmels, von nordpol bis zum 38sten grad sudlicher abweichung von herrn I Bode. Neu herausgegeben von Herrn F. A. Schraembl. // Gestochen von I Alberti in Wien. // Zu finden im eigenen verlage in Wien, 1787

Franz Anton Schraembl (1751-1803) was a Vienna based cartographer working in the later part of the 18th century. Schraembl partnered with Joseph von Reilly and produced his great work, the Allgemeiner Grosser Atlas, which he started in 1786. This ambitious atlas was to be based upon only the most up-to-date cartographic information available. The maps were generally based upon the work of other cartographers, which was acknowledged in the map titles, as well as data from explorers such as Cook, Roberts, and others. The atlas was finally finished in 1800 but, possibly restricted by its high production cost, enjoyed only relatively minimal circulation. Because of this the maps are rare.

Colour:

Outline colour

Size:

Each sheet is approx. 61.5 x 85.5 cm (either ‘h x w’ or ‘w x h’, depending on orientation).

Condition:

Excellent. Age toned, commensurate with its age. There may be instances of paper flaws, printer's creases, and manuscript additions. The attached images form part of the condition report, please review carefully before bidding. If you have any questions, please ask. Folds as given. Blank verso.

Technique:

Copperplate

Ref:

JJB3456