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an old map of the world showing the north pole and the southern pole
Jeschke Jádi Auctions Berlin

Estimate €200 - €300
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Description
Sickler, D. The Southern and Northern Hemispheres of the Earth according to the latest discoveries regarding volcanic lines. Weimar: Published by the Geographical Institute, 1812. Coloured copperplate map on handmade paper. 47 x 60.5 cm. Rare. – Depiction of both hemispheres with the ‘volcanic’ lines marked in reddish-brown. Produced at the time of the scientific debate between volcanists and Neptunists regarding the formation of the Earth’s surface. - Slightly stained. Shows fold marks, one repaired tear. Overall in good condition. Hand-coloured copperplate map on laid paper. - Rare. - Depiction of both hemispheres, with ‘volcanic’ lines marked in reddish-brown. Produced during the scientific debate between Vulcanists and Neptunists regarding the formation of the Earth’s surface. - Slightly stained. Shows crease marks, one repaired tear. Overall in good condition. This lot is subject to standard tax. A 24.95% buyer’s premium is payable on the hammer price, and 7% (Books and Art) or 19% VAT (Manuscripts, Screenprints, Offset Prints, Photographs) is payable on the final invoice amount within the European Union. This lot is subject to the standard tax regime. A 24.95% buyer’s premium applies to the hammer price, and 7% (books and art) or 19% VAT (manuscripts, screen prints, offset prints and photographs) applies to the final invoice amount within the European Union.
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About the sale Valuable books, prints, historical photographs
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Auction time 10/24/2026 at 10:00 AM
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