Rare Original 1880 Antique Proctor Celestial Astronomy STAR MAP Leo Virgo Libra

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 #7 of the 12 Issued.
Showing the Constellations of Virgo, Leo, Libra, Centaurus, Crux, Sextans, Hydra, Antlia, & More.
Map is in Good condition. No marks or writings. Mild to Moderate foxing. Nominal fraying. Closed separation along bottom fold. 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, Leo, or Libra.
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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.