Transparent Chart Heavens stars celestial 1850’s hold to light tissue rare print
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Transparent Chart of the Heavens for the latitude of Great Britain Showing the stars visible on any night throughout the year.
Issued c.1850’s, London by James Reynolds.
Card stock paper, lithographed front, holes cutout for many tiny stars as issued with tissue paper on reverse creating an optical visual glow with strong light behind the print.
Scarce mid-19th century celestial image. Entirely hand made one at a time, rare thus.
Clean, fine condition, light toning along edges.
Photos display print better than words. Will be shipped flat well protected between cardboard.
Sheet measures c. 11 1/8” x 8 7/8”.
R36310