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Layla Fischer

Layla Fischer writes for the Manuscripts & Rare Books department at Matchless Pieces, covering the history, makers and collecting of manuscripts & rare books.

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Planispheric astrolabe with inscriptions in Latin and Arabic and later Hebrew, Spain, 14th century, bronze with silver inserts added later - Aga Khan Museum - Toronto, Canada - DSC — Daderot

Planispheric astrolabe with inscriptions in Latin and Arabic and later Hebrew, Spain, 14th century, bronze with silver inserts added later – Aga Khan Museum – Toronto, Canada – DSC

October 10, 2026MHS 33411 Astrolabe — Various Makers

MHS 33411 Astrolabe

October 10, 2026Old Astrolabe at jordan 2024 (4) — Various Makers

Old Astrolabe at jordan 2024 (4)

October 10, 2026Astrolábio, Instituto Histórico e Geográfico de Vila Velha (0030 A 1) — Various Makers

Astrolábio, Instituto Histórico e Geográfico de Vila Velha (0030 A 1)

October 10, 2026Historiated initial of a seated man holding an astrolabe, and opening of the 'De Sphaera.' (NYPL b12455533-426183) — Scan by NYPL

Historiated initial of a seated man holding an astrolabe, and opening of the ‘De Sphaera.’ (NYPL b12455533-426183)

October 10, 2026Copper astrolabe for latitudes from 42° to 49° North — Bibliothèque nationale de France

Copper astrolabe for latitudes from 42° to 49° North

October 10, 2026Astrolabe when components are together showing the front — Various Makers

Astrolabe when components are together showing the front

October 10, 2026Astrolabium — Unknown authorUnknown author

Astrolabium

October 10, 2026Unite: Shield of Arms (reverse) — England, James I, 1603-1625

Unite: Shield of Arms (reverse)

October 10, 2026Missale: Fol. 3r: January Calendar Page — Bartolommeo Caporali

Missale: Fol. 3r: January Calendar Page

October 10, 2026

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