Phases of Moon diagram 1850’s hold to light color tissue rare celestial print
Brian DiMambro- Antiquarian Books, Maps & Prints








Transparent Diagram of the phases of the moon.
Issued c.1850’s, London by James Reynolds.
Card stock paper, lithographed front, holes cutout for planets , stars and sun as issued with color 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”.
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