The Solar System, with the Orbit of 5 remarkable Comets.

Engraving of the solar system with comets. Published by E. Bowen in London in 1747.

Reference 11281

Description

Fascinating model of the solar system out to Saturn. Showing the orbits of 5 comets, the date the comets first appeared, the period and a prediction on the next appearance. One comet out of the five is Halley's Comet with following description in the orbit: 'This comet appeared in 1682 and will again appear in 1758. It's periode is 75 and 1/2 years.' A very unusual subject matter. From 'A Complete System of Geography'.

Details

Cartographer	Emanuel Bowen
Title	The Solar System, with the Orbit of 5 remarkable Comets.
Publisher, Year	E. Bowen, London, 1747
Plate Size	33.2 x 21.6 cm (13.1 x 8.5 inches)
Sheet Size	43.7 x 48.5 cm (17.2 x 19.1 inches)

Condition

An excellent copy.

Cartographer

Emanuel Bowen was a printer, publisher and map engraver in London during the mid-eighteenth century. From 1714 onwards he worked in London and began to produce some of the finest and most attractive maps of the century.

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Engraving of the solar system with comets. Published by E. Bowen in London in 1747.

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