World Planisphere Celestial scenery 1845 lovely large decorative pictorial map
Brian DiMambro- Antiquarian Books, Maps & PrintsPlanisphere. World in Mercator’s Projection.
1845 decorative pictorial map. Across the top are a series of zodiac signs running before a star lit night
Lovely oversized mid-19th century engraved map with original outline hand color.
Elaborately engraved vignettes scenery surrounds the map making it an ideal candidate for gift giving and display.
Issued 1845, Paris by Levasseur.
Clean nice example, only minor light signs of age or handling.
Images capture map condition and appearance better than words. Nice age patina to paper and image.
Sheet measures c. 22” x 15”.
Engraved area c. 16 x 11”.
R35941