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Le Globe Terrestre Représenté en Deux Plans-Hémisphères: dressé sur la projection de Mr. de la Hyre de l'Académie Royale des Sc
Each hemisphere is supported by two struggling figures. This, along with the very nice backdrop of stars and celestial figures makes this a wonderful map. A lot of details and insets along the upper edge as well.
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