Solar system planets orbits sun Asteroids Mars Earth 1861 old celestial print
Solar system planets orbits sun Asteroids Mars Earth 1861 old celestial print Solar system planets orbits sun Asteroids Mars Earth 1861 old celestial print
$ 48.00

The Solar System

(Science / celestial / sky / planets / technological advancement)

Issued London, c.1861 by Reynolds.

Attractive and very well-detailed mid-19th century celestial print. With nice original full hand color.

A long box bottom center lists 72 specific asteroids, with their date of discovery (ranging from 1801-1861).

Great visual manner of depiction, utterly unlike anything produced today.

Clean, well-preserved, fresh-looking example. Thin age browning down centerfold, easy to forgive visually.

Sheet measures c. 16 1/2" x 12 3/4".

Printed area measures c. 14 3/4" x 10 1/2".

Original centerfold as issued.

[R10913]