![[Zodiacs of the World]](/map/small/68191.jpg)
Unusual set of Zodiac models, published in Alexander Jamieson's A Celestial Atlas Comprising A System Display of the Heaven. This work was published in London by G & W.B Wittaker, T. Caddell and N. Hailes in 1822. The map provides a survey of 9...
Striking image of the Constellation Cancer, along with neighboring stars and constellations. Jamieson's work is one of the finest of it's kind in the early 19th century. Alexander Jamieson published A Celestial Atlas Comprising A System Display of the...
Finely engraved set of celestial and solar system models, published by Delamarche in London. Includes smaller illustrations and explanation of the planets, eclipses and other celestial phenomenon.
The Earliest Celestial Wall Map Published in the United States -- Published in Lexington, Kentucky, By The Headmaster of the Lafayette Female Academy. Finely executed eight-sheet celestial double-hemisphere wall map, published in Lexington, Kentucky...
Nice example of this highly decorative chart showing the 8 phases of the moon as it orbits the earth, with 6 smaller diagrams showing various Lunar phenomena. A wonderful decorative large celestial diagram. Only Andriveau-Goujon, among his...
Nice example of Andriveau Goujon's spectacular chart tracking the 12 monthly phases of the earth's orbit around the sun and showing the relative projections of sunlight, with two smaller diagrams. A wonderful decorative large celestial diagram, unique...
Fine example of Andriveau-Goujon's decorative chart depicting the theory of the seasons as the earth orbits the Sun in an elliptical fashion, with 4 smaller diagrams. The present example is an especially fine example of the map. Only Andriveau-Goujon...
Attractive image of various celestial models, including the orbits of the planets around the sun (showing the moons of each of the planets), theory of the seasons, eclipses, phases of the moon, etc. Fine example on thick paper.
Interesting set of models of the solar system, including orbits of the planets and several comets. Surrounded by models of the various planets and other information.
This is a great antique German celestial chart explaining the changing of the seasons. Showing a plethora of information, this work is ingeniously designed and presented. The central chart shows the solar system within the Earth's orbit. Information...
Marvelous Model of the Solar System Fine example of this scarce model of the solar system, published by Bauerkeller. At the top right and left corners, a seasonal Astrological model showing the dates relative to the signs of the Zodiac is given, show...
An Intriguing Bird's Eye View of Our Galaxy This is a fabulous chart of various faint objects visible in the night sky, showing both deep-space clouds of gas as well as near-earth comets. The individual images are well designed, showing the objects in...
![[Donati's Comet -- 1858]](/map/small/68979.jpg)
Fine early images of Donati's comet, from a German publication. Includes a popular image of the comet crossing the night sky, with two close up images illusrating the comet on October 2, 1858 and October 10, 1858. Donati's Comet Donati's Comet...
Nice pair of star charts of the Northern and Sourthern Hemisphere, showing various constellations with accompanying subtle illustrations.
![[Children's Astronomy Board Game] Jeu Des Constellations ou Voyage Dans Les Regions Celestes](/map/small/58616.jpg)
"Each Part is Equivalent to one Month of Study of Astronomy" Rare French board game, whose principal mission was "a race to the sun", published by Franc Mignien, a leading producer of Children's educational games. The purpose of the game is to teach...
Rare double hemisphere celestial wall chart, prepared by A. Logerot. The map is surrounded by a armillary sphere according to the Copernic system, celestial globe, solar system, movement of sun and earth, signs of the zodiac, etc. Published by...
