This charming originally hand-colored celestial engraving is from Johann Leonhard Rost's "Atlas portatilis coelestis. Oder Compendiose Vorstellung des gantzen Welt-Gebaudes in den Anfangs-Gründen der wahren Astronomie". This is from the first edition of the work which was published in Nuremberg in 1723 by Weigel.

He first published "Astronomisches Handbuch" in 1718 which was "the first strictly scientific compendium in the German language... The "Atlas coelestis portatilus" also represents a truly substantial achievement..." (ADB XXIX, 274) Rost's work was "strongly influenced by Hevelius." (Warner, Sky explored 212)

Johann Leonhard Rost (1688–1725) was a German astronomer and author. The crater Rost on the moon is named after him. He also wrote under the alias Meletaon.

  • Dimensions: ~ 4 1/4" by 7"
  • Literature: Atlas portatilis coelestis. Oder Compendiose Vorstellung des gantzen Welt-Gebaudes in den Anfangs-Gründen der wahren Astronomie
  • Medium: Originally Hand-colored Engraving
  • Circa: 1723
  • Condition: The work is in very good to excellent condition overall. There may be a few minor imperfections to be expected with age. Please review the image carefully for condition and contact us with any questions.

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