Antique Maps of

Celestial Maps

Northern heaven Cellarius, Andreas Haemisphaerium Stellatum Borealecum Subiecto Haemisphaerio Terrestri.  Amsterdam, J. Janssonius 1660 [43 x 51,5 cm] Original copper engraving, finely hand colored, in the period when published. This highly decorative celestial chart, which is showing the astronomical constellations of the Northern Sky is engraved over a hidden engraved outline map showing 'Nova Brittania' (North America), the North Pole, Europe and the Tartary with parts of China and Southeast Asia. The decorative map impresses by the fine allegoric engraved figures (angels playing music) and the highly detailed engravings in the actual northern heaven showing the various signs of the zodiac. The chart was published in Amsterdam in Andreas Cellarius's 'Harmonia Macrocosmica seu Atlas Universalis et Novus' in 1660. This double page plate is probably one of the most decorative plates published in this rare series of celestial charts. The stars and the cartouches partly heightened in gold. In excellent condition. A strong impression with full margins, as published. Koeman HM 26:1 [Stock No.:19588] Full description	click here to enlarge image or use our new feature for ZOOMING click on image to	UK £ Select this Antique Map to order
Celestial Coronelli, Vincenzo Maria Primi Elementi, o Introdutione al Corso Geografico, descritto dal P.Coronelli, Cosmografo della Serenissima Republica di Venetia. - Dedicato All` Illustrissimo Signore Polo Bellegno, Nepote dell` Eccellenza del Sig. Giusto, Antonio Belegno, Senatore Meritissimo. Venice, V. Coronelli 1689-1700 [45,2 x 60,2 cm] Fine copper-engraving, uncolored as published. The large plate shows two diagrams with astronomical explanations. With many details on the various subjects relating to astronomy. Vincenzo Coronelli was exceedingly successful in publishing his atlases 'Isolario' and the 'Atlante Veneto', he worked also for Louis XIV and had therefore in France access to the newest cartographic informations. A strong impression in excellent condition. [Stock No.:19211] Full description	click here to enlarge image or use our new feature for ZOOMING click on image to	UK £ Select this Antique Map to order
Celestial map of the stars Coronelli, Vincenzo Maria Dedicati all` Illustrissimo, et Eccellentissimo Signore Marco Bembo, Senatore AmpliBimo, su dell Ecc. Signore Francesco. Planisferii Celesti, Calcolati per L`Anno MDCC, Corretti, et Aumentati di Molte Stelle, ad uso dell` Accademia Cosmografica degli Argonauti dal P. Coronelli, M.C. Cosmografo della Serenissima Republica di Venetia. Venice, V. Coronelli 1689-1700 [45,6 x 60,4 cm] Copper-engraving, uncolored when published. The large plate shows two hemispheres with two circular celestial star charts. At the bottom we find two detailed tables with explanations on the longitudes of the stars and the months of the year. Further on the map is equipped with explaining text to astronomy. In the upper centre a text cartouche with a dedication to Marcus Bembo. Vincenzo Coronelli was exceedingly successful in publishing his atlases 'Isolario' and the 'Atlante Veneto', he worked also for Louis XIV and had therefore in France access to the newest cartographic information. A strong impression in excellent condition. [Stock No.:19190] Full description	click here to enlarge image or use our new feature for ZOOMING click on image to	UK £ Select this Antique Map to order
DOPPELMAYR, Johann Gabriel Theoria Planetarum Primariorum, In qua ipsorum mutus in Copernicano Systemate tam ex Kepleri ... . N(tm)rnberg, Homann, J. B. (Homann's Heirs) 1742. [48 x 56,5 cm] Contemporary hand-color in wash. [Stock No.:12721]	click here to enlarge image or use our new feature for ZOOMING click on image to	UK £ Select this Antique Print to order
Quadrans Horologus Lotter, Tobias Conrad Novissimum Astronomiae, ac gnomonicae compendium theoreticum aeque ac practicu, unacu figuris, earu explicatione et usu, in unius mappae geographicae philyram Collectum Ao. 1749 Augsburg, T.C. Lotter 1749 [50,2 x 58,2 cm] Copper-engraving, handcolored in outline and wash when published. Large doublepage handcolored engraving, showing a 'Quadrant clock' (Quadrans Horologus) and a round celestial table, with various relations of the sun to the hours of the days. Equipped with extensive describing text in Latin. In excellent condition. [Stock No.:18508] Full description	click here to enlarge image or use our new feature for ZOOMING click on image to	UK £ Select this Antique Map to order
Solar system Mollo, Tranquillo Darstellung des Sonnensystems. Wien, Mollo 1827 [32,3 x 44,2 cm] Copper engraving, uncolored as published. Schematic map of the solar system engraved after the newest astronomical sources around 1827. Equipped with interesting tables of distances and astronomical details in the corners of the map. In excellent condition. [Stock No.:18506] Full description	click here to enlarge image or use our new feature for ZOOMING click on image to	UK £ Select this Antique Map to order
Southern Hemispere Radefeld, Hauptmann Suedliche Himmelskugel 1846. - Gezeichnet vom Hauptm. Radefeld. Hildburghausen, Meyer 1846 [30 x 35,7 cm] Steel engraving, uncolored as published. In excellent condition. [Stock No.:18209] Full description	click here to enlarge image or use our new feature for ZOOMING click on image to	UK £ Select this Antique Map to order