Publication Date: 1889
Map
Condition: good. Gebiet der Sonne.(Astronomy, Solar System, Planetary Orbits, Lunar Phases, Eclipses, Mars, Venus, Saturn, Jupiter, Comets). Issued 1889 Gotha by Justus Perthes for Stieler. Map by Berghaus. Very detailed 19th century engraved map with original outline hand color. Stieler maps went through continual revisions. Thus, for any specific Stieler map such as this one, there are often numerous variant issues with varying details. Nice looking example, clean, pleasing age patina, any minor age flaws easy to overlook or forgive. Original center fold as issued. Sheet Measures c. 13 3/4" H x 17" W. Cartographic Reference (s):Tooley's Dictionary of Mapmakers, vol. 4.[R26300].
Publication Date: 1885
Map
Condition: good. Das Planeten-System I.(Old Maps, 19th Century Maps, Solar System, Astronomy, Planetary Orbits, Eclipses, Lunar Phases). Issued 1885, Glogau by C. Flemming. Uncommon and very detailed 19th century German color lithographed map with original outline hand color. Well preserved, nice looking example with pleasing age patina. Original center fold as issued. Maps of this era display endless variations as political boundaries change. Sheet Measures c. 15 7/8" H x 18" W. Printed Area Measures c. 13" H x 15 1/2" W. Cartographic Reference (s):Tooley's Dictionary of Mapmakers, vol. 2,[R29278].
Condition: good. Systeme Planetaire. (Old Maps, 19th Century Maps, Astronomy, Solar System, Planetary Orbits, Armillary Sphere, Eclipses, Seasons). Issued c. 1840, Paris. Fine and rare original antique engravedà celestial map with lovely original hand color. Central planetary models are surrounded by extensive detailed text (in French). The printed area remains visually pleasing, a nice impression of an interesting antique map. Original fold line as issued. Sheet measures c. 26 1/8" W x 20 1/4" H. Engraved area measures c. 19 1/2" W x 17 3/4" H. [R35741].