A stunning early 18 inch. celestial table globe in a unique stand.

Edité par Amsterdam, Gerard & Leonard Valk, 1715

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Celestial table globe. URANOGRAPHIA / SYDERUM ET STELLARUM / in Singulis Syderibus conspicuarum / exhibens Delineationem accuratissimam, / qua / ex Observationibus Astronomi plane Singularis / IOHANIS HEVELII / usque ad finem anni MDCC emendata est. / Nova praeterea methodo additus est / ex mente LOTHARII ZUMBACH M.D. et Mathem. Claris. / HORIZON ad MERIDIANUM AMSTELAEDAMENSEM / accurate per annes plures quam ducentos Lunae Syzygias indicans, / praeter annes commune et bissextiles; / Opera et Studio / GERHARDI et LEONHARDI VALK / Amstelaedamensium 1715. / cum Privilegio.A magnificent and rare, early 18th century, 46 cm. (18 inches.) celestial table globe produced by Gerard and Leonard Valk. First state. Made of a set of beautiful, original, hand-colored, copper-engraved gores. With a wooden horizon ring, a highly unusual two-pointer brass hour ring (a small, thin metal circle on the top of a globe, divided into 24 segments and imprinted or engraved with the hours of the day and night. By turning it, one can calculate the time difference between various locations on the globe; a graduated brass meridian ring, and four stunning fluted table legs complete with circular, turned rosewood feet, resting on sturdy cross-stretchers; a rosewood central stand; a base consisting of beautiful circular rings of segmented (holly) wood, inset with alternate concentric circles of an ornate and pleasing floral design. Height 71cm. (28 inch.); TITLE (translated): Uranographia, showing a most accurate depiction of the constellations and the conspicuous stars in the individual constellations, which is adapted from the observations of the matchless astronomer Johannes Hevelius at the end of the year 1700. Moreover, by a new method invented by Lotharius Zumbach, Doctor of Medicine and a famous mathematician, the horizon at the meridian of Amsterdam is added, accurately showing, for more than 200 years, the syzygies of the moon, as well as the common years and the bissextiles. By the labor and enthusiasm of Gerard and Leonard Valk from Amsterdam, in 1715. With privilege. DEDICATION (a leaf encircled cartouche between Hydra and Argo.): VIRO / AMPLISSIMA DIGNITATE / ac / MERITORUM SPLENDORE / CONSPICUO / IOHANNI TRIP, J.U.D. / Reipublicae Amstelaedamensis / CONSULI GRAVISSIMO, / Societatis Indiae Orientalis / MODERATORI INTEGERRIMO, / Toparchae in berkenrode / IUSTISSIMO, / &c. / URANOGRAPHIAM / hic ea, qua par est, / reverentia / D.D.D. / GERHARDUS et LEONHARDUS / VALK. (Translation): To Johannes Trip, J.U.D., a man noteworthy for his most splendid deserts and for the brilliance of his virtues, the most eminent consul of the State of Amsterdam, the incorruptible director of the East India Company, most upright Lord of Berkenrode, etc., the Uranographia is given and dedicated with equal reverence, by Gerhard and Leonard Valk. Complete with the Equator, the tropics, the polar circles, a half equinoctal colure, and a half circle of declination through 30 degrees. Ecliptic, circles, and parallels of latitude every 5 degrees. The equator and ecliptic are graduated. The stars/constellations are represented as figures, and their names are in Latin. There is a legend that is crowned by the sun. An attractive "Sextans Uraniae" is situated just below "Leo." Established at the end of the previous century by Gerard Valk and assisted by his son Leonard, the firm became the only publisher of globes in the Netherlands in the 18th century. In Amsterdam, Gerard began his publishing firm producing maps and atlases in co-operation with Petrus Schenk about 1680. It was about 30 years later that he began publishing globes with his son. After the death of Leonard, the firm continued under the stewardship of his widow, Maria Schenk. Towards the end of the 18th century, the globe factory came into the possession of Cornelis Covens. The globe is in fine condition and completely original. Cleaned and revarnished; the gold embossing has been raised in certain places. The colori. …

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Titre
A stunning early 18 inch. celestial table globe in a unique stand.
Auteur
GLOBE|Valk
Éditeur
Amsterdam, Gerard & Leonard Valk
Année de publication
1715
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Cartography/Globes

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Antiquariaat De Roo, based in Zwijndrecht (The Netherlands), was found in 2004 by Bart de Roo as Boekhandel en Antiquariaat De Roo. Within this situation, new, second-hand, and old and rare books were sold. In July 2020, the departments with the new and second-hand books are sold. The company was continued as Antiquariaat De Roo with a focus on selling old and rare books and globes. We are dealing in all kinds of old and rare books and have a general stock, but our specialization is fine bindings, hand-coloured works, religion, history, travel and exploration, and globes. Quality and completeness are valued high. You can find our stock on our website. Every month, we send a newsletter with new acquisitions. You can subscribe for this newsletter via our website. In addition, you are welcome in our store. The store is open by appointment. You can make an appointment in the ways like they are described on our contact page. Furthermore, we participate in antiquarian book fairs worldwide. We are also sending newsletters about these participations. You can subscribe for this newsletter on our website. We are also a member of the NVvA, the ILAB, and the International Coronelli Society. Opening hours Our store can be visited by appointment only. You can contact us to make an appointment. Each month De Roo publishes a list with the new arrivals and three times a year we publish a printed catalogue. A catalogue with exclusive items, one with items that are for sale and an auction catalogue. Both the list of the new arrivals and all catalogues can be found in our webshop, www.derooboeken.nl. De Roo features a unique competence in providing books in the Netherlands and abroad for especially collectors, investors, Christian readers and those with an interest in old and rare books. In this area we enjoy a well-accepted and trustworthy reputation. We are always interested in purchasing special books. Without any obligations you can contact us by e-mail or telephone to make an appointment. You are always welcome to visit us in our shop!…

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