New York International Antiquarian Book Fair 2018

A Pair Of Extremely Rare Hondius Globes Published by Johannes Janssonius (1588-1664)- Price Upon Request

A pair of extremely rare Hondius globes published by Johannes Janssonius (1588-1664) at Amsterdam in 1623 and 1648. The globes were prepared by Jodocus Hondius the younger (1597-1651), published by Johannes Janssonius in cooperation with Abraham Goos (as engraver) and Adriaan Metius (as author of the celestial globe). The pair includes a terrestrial and celestial globe with a diameter of 44 cm. (17 in.) each with 12 engraved gores (the terrestrial globe also with 2 engraved polar caps) over a plaster-covered core. Each globe is mounted in a new oak stand in 17th-century style with a facsimile paper horizon ring. Including the oak stand each globe has a height of 65 cm. (26 in.) and a width of 60 cm. (24 in.) The terrestrial globe is a single unique example of the first state (1623), only 3 other variants are known of this rare first state, this being the fourth variant. The celestial globe in its second state (1648) is one of only 3 or 4 examples in this state. Together a spectacular and eye-catching set of these very rare globes. Currently this is the only set that is offered for sale worldwide, price: $ 750.000,- Naturally, more information is available on request.

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