Southern Night Sky Constellations Zodiac 1874 Bruhns detailed star map
Brian DiMambro- Antiquarian Books, Maps & Prints
Der Sudliche Stern-Himmel.
(Astronomy, Southern Night Sky, Constellations, Milky Way, Zodiac).
Issued 1874 Gotha by Justus Perthes for Stieler. Map by Bar & Bruhns.
Very detailed 19th century color lithographed celestial 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.
[R28343].