Celestial star constellations Orion 1808 hand color engraved sky heavens print

Constellations- Orion.

Issued 1808, London by Longman, Hurst, Rees & Orme.

Finely engraved early 19th century print with lovely hand color.

Nice looking example, pleasing age patina, spotting, faint minor spotting with map area, any minor age flaws easy to overlook or forgive. Great looking 200+ year old print suitable for display.

Sheet measures c. 11 1/8" H x 8 5/8" W.

Engraved area measures c. 9" H x 7 1/2" W.

Cartographic Reference(s):

Tooley's Dictionary of Mapmakers, vol. 3.

R36663