Northern Night Sky Constellations Milky Way 1875 Stieler & Bruhns detailed map
Brian DiMambro- Antiquarian Books, Maps & PrintsDer Nordliche Stern-Himmel.
(Astronomy, Northern Night Sky, Constellations, North Star, Milky Way, Zodiac).
Issued 1875 Gotha by Justus Perthes for Stieler. Map by Stieler & Bruhns.
Very detailed 19th century color lithographed celestial star chart.
Stieler maps went through continual revisions. Thus, for any specific Stieler map such as this one, there are often numerous variant issues with varying details.
Nice looking example, clean, pleasing age patina, any minor age flaws easy to overlook or forgive.
Original center fold as issued.
Sheet Measures c. 13 3/4" H x 17" W.
Cartographic Reference(s):
Tooley's Dictionary of Mapmakers, vol. 4.
[R25958].