Celestial sky chart zodiac stars 1719 Chiquet attractive engraved antique map
Celestial sky chart zodiac stars 1719 Chiquet attractive engraved antique map Celestial sky chart zodiac stars 1719 Chiquet attractive engraved antique map Celestial sky chart zodiac stars 1719 Chiquet attractive engraved antique map Celestial sky chart zodiac stars 1719 Chiquet attractive engraved antique map
$ 295.00

Le Globe Celeste. (celestial globes)

Issued 1719, Paris by Chiquet.

Original early 18th century copper engraved celestial map with excellent detailed hand color.

Nice pictorial assortment of zodiac signs as well as 7 insets of planets, the sun and the moon surface.

Overall, remains a nice looking example with pleasant age patina.

Sheet size c. 8 x 10 1/2”.

Engraved area c. 6 1/2” x 8 1/2”.

Pictures show this charming and uncommon zodiac celestial map well. Please review them carefully at your leisure so you may clearly see what you are buying.

Tooley, Dictionary of Map Makers, v. 1, p. 264.

B15859