Johann Baptist Homann (German, 1664-1724) and Johann Gabriel Dopelmayr (German, 1677-1750). "Sytema Mundi Tychonium Secundum celeberrimorum Astonomorum Tychonis de Brahe et Io. Baptistae Riccioli S.I. Hypotheses concinnatum," Nuremberg, 1725. This hand colored celestial map displays the solar system according to the work of astronomers Tycho Brahe and Giovanni Battista Riccioli.

Provenance: Distinguished corporate collection, Minnesota.
Height: 21 1/2 in x width: 25 1/4 in. The map is in good condition in general with no visible tears, rips, or losses. The paper is toned and affixed to the board. Soiling and browning throughout. Light creases along the margins. There is a folded crease to the center of the item. Under UV light, the margins are fluorescent; however, it does not appear to be a restoration. To the inner circle, there are three minute brown accretions. The verso could not be inspected as the paper is affixed to the board. Please contact us for a detailed condition report. Please note that the lack of a condition statement does not imply perfect condition. Email condition@revereauctions.com with any condition questions.