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STRADANUS, Giovanni (Jan v.d. Straet), (1523-1605). "Astrolabium". N.d., Ph. Galle, (c. 1600). Engr. by Jan Collaert II w. caption in the plate. 200 x 278 mm (plate size). (Cut close to/on plate edge, a bit soiled/thumbed). Hinged to mount.
Eighteenth engraving from the series 'Nova Reperta' (new discoveries) depicting Amerigo Vespucci using the astrolabium; in the night sky the shining southern cross is visible. First state (of 5). Very rare. - New Hollstein, Stradanus, 340-1(5).€ 600
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