Rare Astronomy Engraving - "joblabe" Astrology - Signs Of The Zodiac - Ep. 2nd Half Of The 18th Century

Original copperplate engraving with a burin, engraved on laid paper, by BENARD. "JOBLABE" invented by Jérome LALANDE and presented in his treatise on astronomy. This device allows the respective positions of Jupiter's satellites to be determined. Hand-watercoloured. Dimension(s): Frame: Length. 48.5 cm - Height. 37 cm, condition(s): PERFECT CONDITION, Period: 2nd HALF 18th century, Frame: CURRENT - Gold bevel - Marie-Louise in salmon-coloured moire - Wooden rod in walnut burl with small golden beads on the inner rim. PAYMENT and TRANSPORT PAYMENTS ACCEPTED via PAYPAL / LYDIA / CB in VAD (distance selling) or by CHECK PACKAGES WILL BE POSTED WITHIN 3 DAYS. GROUPED SHIPPING POSSIBLE IN THE EVENT OF PURCHASING MULTIPLE OBJECTS.