Southern Night Sky Constellations Star Map Zodiac 1874 Stieler detailed map
Brian DiMambro- Antiquarian Books, Maps & PrintsDer Sudliche Stern. Himmel.
(Celestial Maps, Star Maps, Southern Night Sky, Constellations, Zodiac).
Issued 1874, Gotha by Justus Perthes for Stieler.
Very detailed 19th century engraved map with original color.
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 fold line as issued.
Sheet Measures c. 15 1/4" H x 18" W.
Cartographic Reference(s):
Tooley's Dictionary of Mapmakers, vol. 4.
[R23461].