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The Bowl of Night 14" Planisphere H. A. Rey. Norman Sperling George Lovi Spheric
$ 105.6
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Description
The Bowl of Night 14" Planisphere H. A. Rey. Norman Sperling George Lovi Spherical Concepts14" Planisphere: "The Bowl of Night"
Hand crafted by Spherical Concepts,Inc, King of Prussia, PA, USA by Norman Sperling - Cartography by George Lovi
Made of free blown acrylic
Exact age is unknown but research indicates the company started producing these in 1981 and stopped in May, 2011.
Copyright is 1980, 1981, 1982.
This planisphere was originally conceived and designed by H.A. Rey (as noted on the stand) 1898-1977, well-known author of the Curious George
books, as well as "The Stars: A New Way To See Them. He was a artist, author, linguist, illustrator, and amateur astronomer.
Includes four pieces: two 14" nesting transparent acrylic plastic hemispheres, and a Approx. 7.5" acrylic stand for use on a tabletop,
with the instructions and info pages. Originally sold through Robert Edmonds.
Comes with poor shape original box.
See photos.