Bidspirit auction | Astrological Hand Colored Engraving Pair

Astrological Hand Colored Engraving Pair - Item/Description: Two hand-colored Astronomy engravings featuring the Solar System & the Sun. Includes: The Copernican System, from 'Description de l'Univers' by Alain Manesson Mallet. Handwritten en verso reads in part: Published in 1719. Copernican solar system, 1690 artwork. This heliocentric (Sun-centred) solar system was proposed by the Polish astronomer Nicolaus Copernicus in 1543. Latin named planets shown here are Mercury, Venus, Earth, Mars, Jupiter and Saturn. The outer ring is the fixed stars. The other planets and the asteroids are not shown because they were not known at the time. Annual Revolution of the Earth Round the Sun. Marked en plate: Drawn and Engraved by I. Dower, London. Pencil written on back reads in part: Hand colored steel engraving. Published 1861. Material: Ink on paper Dimensions: Solar system: Image size: Height: 8”; Width: 6 1/2”. Matted: Height: 16”; Width: 12”. Sun Revolution: Image size: Height: 9 5/8”; Width: 13”. Matted: Height: 13 3/4”; Width: 17 3/4” Condition: Discoloration, age, wear. Adhesive, tears, loss, pencil marks. Age: c. 1719 / 1861 Provenance: Private estate Shipping: $20 Standard (within Continental US) provided In-House. Shipping method is determined by item size, type, fragility and specific characteristics. Shipping and handling costs are calculated based on average carrier rates, delivery distance and packing complexity. PLEASE NOTE: All orders over $500 will require shipping insurance to be paid by the buyer. A fee of $1.50 per $100 of coverage will be added to your shipping and handling cost(s). International Bidders: Please email admin@taurusauctions.com for a shipping quote to your country. Condition Reports: Please see all photos and read entire description before requesting condition reports. Please contact us before bidding if you require additional photos or have any questions regarding condition. Email admin@taurusauctions.com for all condition reports. See all Terms and Conditions prior to bidding.