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Hardcover. Condition: Very Good. JAMIESON'S CELESTIAL ATLAS, 1822, WITH 30 HAND-COLORED ENGRAVINGS OF THE CONSTELLATIONS "THE SIGNS OF THE ZODIAC ARE INCLUDED" JAMIESON, Alexander. A Celestial Atlas, Comprising a Systematic Display of the Heavens. London: G. & W.B. Whittaker, T. Cadell and N. Hailes, 1822. Oblong quarto, modern period-style half grey paper, spine label original mounted cover label.early grey paper boards rebacked and recornered in modern brown calf. 29 cm x 38 cm First edition of this celestial atlas, with 30 engraved plates by Neele & Son of constellations (all but two with fine original hand-coloring). After Johann Elert Bode's 1801 Uranometria, Jamieson's unique star atlas combines the latest contemporary scientific knowledge with outstanding artistic craftsmanship. "The subtle hand-colored engravings marked a transition from a celestial map style that included elaborate renderings of mythological figures to a less artistic and more scientific approach. The forms of the constellation zodiacs that had begun in ancient Greece were minimized or phased out over time in favor of more accurately detailed illustrations" (Bibliodyssey). Yet Jamieson does include the ancient stories of the origins of the constellations, "for [he] thinks it barbarous to rob Nature of that bewitching imagery with which the poets have embellished her," and Plates XIII-XXIII delineate the signs of the Zodiac. Preface dated "Feb. 1, 1822" and original cover label Jameson's Celestial Atlas "Coloured 2L/12M/6D, Half Bd." A veery good copy.

Imperial 4to. 16 x 14 in. [10 leaves], 8 engraved plates (2 double-page, 7 hand-coloured (minor foxing, edgewear, faint tidemark to lower margin of first few leaves)). Original printed yellow softcovers, mounted on thicker paper stock, cover art woodcut of astronomer gazing at the stars w/ telescope, testimonials printed on back cover (soiling, edgewear, rubbing, tide-mark to lower margin, bumping to corners, pencil drawings by child on verso of some plates trying to reproduce some of the figures), still G copy. First edition, thus, stated "New Edition," which in actuality was an updated and revised edition with new engraved plates executed by W.G. Evans of New York (fl. 1830-1845), who also engraved the famed Map of Lewis & Clark's Track Across the Western Portion of North America in 1842, revised by Archibald M'Vickar. Burritt (1794-1838), an American astronomer and mathematician created his textbook and the later atlas as a low-cost alternative to celestial globes which were often too expensive for many schools in Jacksonian America. The atlas could be purchased for $ 1.25 at the time, and the Geography of the Heavens textbooks, and Atlases would prove immensely popular in classrooms up until 1876. Adapting most of his constellation figures from Alexander Jamieson's A Celestial Atlas (1822), Burritt included a plan of the Solar System, Celestial maps of the skies in January-March, October-December, April-June, July-September, South Pole, North Pole, and Planisphere of the Whole Heavens on Mercator's Projection. This was the last decorative celestial reference in the 19th century, and even served as inspiration of H.P. Lovecraft who notes it as prized possession in letter to Maurice Moe in 1915. See: Kidwell, Elijah Burritt and the Geography of the Heavens, Sky & Telescope, Vol. 69, January (1985), pp. 26-28; Boston University Art Gallery, Celestial Images: Antiquarian Astronomical Charts and Maps from the Mendillo Collection (2005), 75.

1822 - Outstanding antique engraving showing LYNX LEO MINOR Astronomical Celestial Chart published for A CELESTIAL ATLAS comprising A SYSTEMATIC DISPLAY OF THE HEAVENS IN A SERIES OF THIRTY MAPS by Alexander Jamieson. Generally very fine condition with later hand colouring. Size approx 29cm x 24cm including margins.Alexander Jamieson(1782andndash;1850) was a Scottish writer and schoolmaster, now best known as a rhetorician. He has been described as effectively a professional textbook writer.After the failure of his school, he worked as an actuary.Some of Jamiesons background is obscure.He was born at Rothesay,Buteto William Jamieson, a wheelwright, and Margaret Stewart. In 1821 he obtained a degree of M.A. from Marischal College, Aberdeen, and an LL.D. there in 1823. In 1825 he was admitted as a sizarat St Johns College, Cambridge, and became a ten-year man.In 1826 he became a member of the Astronomical Society of London. Jamieson was active in the period 1814andndash;1846 writing textbooks and running a school. In 1824 it was teaching at Heston House on Hounslow Heath, where some Hindustaniwas on the syllabus. From 1826 to 1838 it was at Wyke HouseAcademy in Middlesex, which was advertised as a preparation for the Army, Navy, civil engineers, architects and surveyors.Among his pupils there was Earl George Windsor; John Rouse Bloxamalso taught there. Jamieson was declared bankrupt in 1838.He then worked as an actuary. Towards the end of his life he suffered a stroke, then moved to Brugesin Belgium with his wife Frances (nandeacute;e Thurtle), known as a writer, whom he had married in 1820. She was the author of the relatively successfulAshford Rectory; or, The Spoiled Child Reformed. Containing a short introduction to the sciences of architecture and heraldry.He died in Bruges on 6 July 1850.Antique Paper Company are a long established family business selling original antique prints, maps engravings as well as many other paper antiques such as original vintage Decorative Posters, Ephemera, Stamps Postal History, Manuscripts, Antiquarian Books much more. We are always looking to buy and have up to andpound;500,000 in immediate funds available. We are looking for exceptional single items, better collections, original archives, Atlases, Libraries, accumulations etc and have previously purchased from Major Institutions, Libraries, Collectors, Solicitors many other sources. We are happy to travel almost anywhere in the world for the right opportunities. So please do get in touch if you are considering selling your Antique Paper collectables.

1822 - A fine antique engraving showing THE MANNER OF FINDING THE PRINCIPAL STARS VISABLE TO GREAT BRITAIN BY MEANS OF LINES OR TRIAGULATION Astronomical Celestial Chart published for A CELESTIAL ATLAS comprising A SYSTEMATIC DISPLAY OF THE HEAVENS IN A SERIES OF THIRTY MAPS by Alexander Jamieson. Generally very fine condition with fine hand colouring. Size approx 29cm x 24cm including margins.Alexander Jamieson (1782andndash;1850) was a Scottish writer and schoolmaster, now best known as a rhetorician. He has been described as effectively a professional textbook writer. After the failure of his school, he worked as an actuary. Some of Jamiesons background is obscure. He was born at Rothesay, Bute to William Jamieson, a wheelwright, and Margaret Stewart. In 1821 he obtained a degree of M.A. from Marischal College, Aberdeen, and an LL.D. there in 1823.In 1825 he was admitted as a sizar at St Johns College, Cambridge, and became a ten-year man. In 1826 he became a member of the Astronomical Society of London. Jamieson was active in the period 1814andndash;1846 writing textbooks and running a school. In 1824 it was teaching at Heston House on Hounslow Heath, where some Hindustani was on the syllabus. From 1826 to 1838 it was at Wyke House Academy in Middlesex, which was advertised as a preparation for the Army, Navy, civil engineers, architects and surveyors. Among his pupils there was Earl George Windsor; John Rouse Bloxam also taught there. Jamieson was declared bankrupt in 1838. He then worked as an actuary. Towards the end of his life he suffered a stroke, then moved to Bruges in Belgium with his wife Frances (nandeacute;e Thurtle), known as a writer, whom he had married in 1820. She was the author of the relatively successful Ashford Rectory; or, The Spoiled Child Reformed. Containing a short introduction to the sciences of architecture and heraldry. He died in Bruges on 6 July 1850.

1822 - A fine antique engraving showing THE MANNER OF FINDING THE PRINCIPAL STARS VISABLE TO GREAT BRITAIN BY MEANS OF LINES OR TRIAGULATION Astronomical Celestial Chart published for A CELESTIAL ATLAS comprising A SYSTEMATIC DISPLAY OF THE HEAVENS IN A SERIES OF THIRTY MAPS by Alexander Jamieson. Generally very fine condition with fine hand colouring. Size approx 29cm x 24cm including margins.Alexander Jamieson (1782andndash;1850) was a Scottish writer and schoolmaster, now best known as a rhetorician. He has been described as effectively a professional textbook writer. After the failure of his school, he worked as an actuary. Some of Jamiesons background is obscure. He was born at Rothesay, Bute to William Jamieson, a wheelwright, and Margaret Stewart. In 1821 he obtained a degree of M.A. from Marischal College, Aberdeen, and an LL.D. there in 1823.In 1825 he was admitted as a sizar at St Johns College, Cambridge, and became a ten-year man. In 1826 he became a member of the Astronomical Society of London. Jamieson was active in the period 1814andndash;1846 writing textbooks and running a school. In 1824 it was teaching at Heston House on Hounslow Heath, where some Hindustani was on the syllabus. From 1826 to 1838 it was at Wyke House Academy in Middlesex, which was advertised as a preparation for the Army, Navy, civil engineers, architects and surveyors. Among his pupils there was Earl George Windsor; John Rouse Bloxam also taught there. Jamieson was declared bankrupt in 1838. He then worked as an actuary. Towards the end of his life he suffered a stroke, then moved to Bruges in Belgium with his wife Frances (nandeacute;e Thurtle), known as a writer, whom he had married in 1820. She was the author of the relatively successful Ashford Rectory; or, The Spoiled Child Reformed. Containing a short introduction to the sciences of architecture and heraldry. He died in Bruges on 6 July 1850.