Description: Gorgeous antique Southern sky map of "The Constellations for each Month in the Year" - buy it for the astronomy or astrology lover in your life! This constellation chart is a rare, original, hand-colored print by WG Evans for Elijah Burritt's 'Atlas to Illustrate the Geography of the Heavens', printed in 1856 NY. Burritt drew the original map, and Evans was the master printer for the atlas. It shows many famous constellations such as Piscis Volans. & Hydrus, which are depicted as animals (fish & snakes) or gods of mythology for the most part. It also shows zodiac figures & their matching signs around the edges of the map. It makes for a beautiful print of earthly fauna with beautiful celestial plotting. The map itself measures 13.5 x 15 inches (34.5 x 38") while the full matted product measures 20 x 24 inches. It is in overall VG+ condition with minimal wear or aging. It is matted with a cream low texture mat & ready for framing, a hugeee money saver. Makes for a wonderful & easy gift, for yourself or others! LISTING FOR NORTHERN HEMISPHERE COMING SOON!
Price: 500 USD
Location: Brooklyn, New York
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All returns accepted: ReturnsNotAccepted
Date Range: 1800-1899
Type: Celestial Map
Format: Atlas Map
Printing Technique: Engraving
Year: 1856
Original/Reproduction: Antique Original
Cartographer/Publisher: Elijah Burritt
