SYSTEME DE COPERNIC ou Abrege de l'Astronomie.

This is one of several decorative terrestrial and celestial engravings published in Paris, entitled 'System of Copernicus', presenting various astronomical and geographical ideas, with a central diagram, copious text in two columns down either side, and floral, decorative frame-like borders.
The subjects covered in these prints demonstrate how closely the disciplines of astronomy and geography were allied at this date, especially when presented as a body of knowledge to be consumed at home.
These engravings were luxury goods, a fact which indicates the wealthy audience at which they were aimed.