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Original 1880 Antique Proctor Celestial Astronomy STAR MAP Libra Virgo Hercules

$ 30.36

Availability: 100 in stock
  • Engraver: Edward Weller
  • Features: Antique
  • All returns accepted: Returns Accepted
  • Printing Technique: Lithography
  • Topic: Astronomy
  • Date Range: 1800-1899
  • Date Published: 1880
  • Format: Celestial Map
  • Type: Celestial
  • Refund will be given as: Money back or replacement (buyer's choice)
  • Item must be returned within: 30 Days
  • Original/Reproduction: Antique Original
  • Year: 1880
  • Return shipping will be paid by: Seller
  • Cartographer/Publisher: Richard Proctor

    Description

    Richard A. Proctor Map.
    Fine Adornment of Astronomical History.
    1880 Map of the Stars
    Rare Richard A. Proctor Map.
    Renowned 19th Century Astronomer (1837-1888)
    Original 1880. 137-yrs-old.
    Map #8 of the 12 Issued.
    Showing the Constellations of Virgo, Libra, Hercules, Serpens, Ursa, Draco, Coma, & More.
    Map is in Very Good/Good condition. No marks or writings. Mild to Moderate foxing. Nominal fraying. Single fold as Issued.
    Not a Reproduction.
    Original Map Drawn & Engraved by Edward Weller for the 1880 Edition of The Star Atlas for the Library, School, and Observatory, In Twelve Circular Maps, A Companion to Celestial Objects for Telescopes, With a Letterpress Introduction on the Study of the Stars Illustrated with Woodcut Engravings; By Renowned 19th Century Astronomer Richard A. Proctor, B.A.; Edward
    Weller, Engraver;
    Published 1880 by Longmans, Green, & Company: London, 1880;
    a copy of the Title Page of which is Included.
    A Fine Map for the Amateur and Professional Astronomer. Makes an Imaginative & Creative Gift.
    Impressive On Any
    Home or Office Wall
    Dimensions: 7.5" x 9"
    Intricate Detail.
    Engraved by Edward Weller.
    "Here I May Sit and Rightly Spell of Every Star that Heaven doth Show."
    - John Milton.
    Fascinating Map.
    Great Gift for Those Born Under the Star Constellations of Virgo or Libra.
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    Free Shipping Special.
    Maps are mailed the day after purchase and normally arrive within 2-3 days. All Credit and Debit Cards accepted through Paypal. Please email with any questions.
    Greetings from Historical Savannah, Georgia: Founded 1733.
    Imaginative & Creative Gift.
    "Some, to beautify their halls, chambers, & studies ... loveth, getteth, and useth maps, charts, and geographical globes."
    - John Dee, Advisor to Queen Elizabeth I.