Antique Celestial Maps

First published in Augsburg in 1603, the Uranometria included celestial maps that were not only highly appealing on a visual level, but also significant in the history of astronomy.

First published in Augsburg in 1603, the Uranometria included celestial maps that were not only highly appealing on a visual level, but also significant in the history of astronomy.

The present example is from the 1661 edition of Cellarius' Harmonia Macrocosmica. The map illustrates the Copernican system of the Universe, as described by Copernicus in his De r...

Title/Content of Map: Terrestrial and celestial globes Date Printed: 1760 Cartographer: Le Rouge, George Size: 11" x 9" Framed: 15.9" X 13.25".

This is a rare set of four of a complete set of six 17th century Gaston Ignace Pardies*** (1636-1673) Celestial Maps. The folios were colored contemporaneously and are in over all ex...

This is a superb example of a dated pocket globe retaining all the original color and varnish to the papers, the inside of the case shows the celestial map. The fish skin case close...

The terrestrial globe provided the most current geographical information of the time, including facts discovered during expeditions to the North Pole, while the celestial globe provi...

In 1886, at 17-19 rue de Buci, he founded his own publishing house for maps and plans, world maps, globes, terrestrial and celestial spheres, charts and wall maps for educational use.

Surrounding the main image are four additional hemispheric projections and two celestial models. The map was compiled by J. M. Haas, Professor of Mathematics at Wittenberg.

Collection of three hand-colored astronomical map engravings illustrating celestial spheres in ornate rococo borders by Louis Brion de la Tour (1743-1803) and Louis Charles Desnos (c...

There are two other Doppelmayr/Homann celestial maps that are listed on our 1stdibs storefront that are presented in identical frames and maps.

Novissium Astronomiae, Geographiae, Ac Gnomicae Compendium Theoreticum aeque practicu unacu figuris, earu explicatione et uso un unius mappae geographicae philyram Collectum map by...

Baroque Solar System & Zodiac Map – Homann Doppelmayr, Hand Colored c.1742 This impressive celestial engraving depicts the Copernican heliocentric solar system and is titled “Sy...

Antique Celestial Star Map – Northern & Southern Hemispheres, Andriveau-Goujon 1860 This elegant antique celestial chart, published in Paris in 1860 by the noted French cartographer...

Original antique map of a celestial hemisphere, with descriptive text in German.

Fine Georgian Celestial globe by J. & W. Cary of London, circa 1800, the mahogany Stand with ring turned urn shaft and standing on slipper feet, with compass on lower tier, the whole...

Pocket Globe Newton London, 1860 circa The globe is contained in a cylindrical box of turned and stained wood. It measures: the globe 3 in (7,6 cm) in diameter; the box 3.54 in...

He became one of the most prolific cartographic publishers on the Continent, and produced a vast array of Fine maps ranging in Scope from double hemispheres to celestial charts.

By the late 19th century, atlases often included celestial charts to complement terrestrial geography, underscoring the era’s ambition to map both the earth and the heavens.

The Franklin Globe. A fine and rare H. B. Nims and Company 12-inch Celestial globe. Manufactured in Troy, New York. With 12 printed and hand tinted gores on a plaster sphe...

PLATE X11 FROM JAMIESONS CELESTIAL ATLAS C 1822 CONTAINING A SYSTEMATIC VIEW OF THE HEAVENS.

1735 terrestrial and celestial globes as well as Armillary Sphere and compass by VAN DER AA. Handcolored. Mint condition. Size includes frame.

Set of four 18th century French celestial map engravings from astrological "Atlas Celeste de John Flamsteed," depicting the constellations "Pegase, Le Petit, Cheval, Le Dauphin," "La...

PLATE XXX111 FROM JAMIESONS CELESTIAL ATLAS C1822,CONTAINING A SYSTEMATIC DISPLAY OF THE HEAVENS.

PLATE V111 FROM JAMIESONS CELESTIAL ATLAS C 1822, CONTAINING A SYSTEMATIC DISPLAY OF THE HEAVENS.

This wonderful astrological map was made for the J. L. Hammett Co. of Boston, Massachusetts and allows you to locate the stars, constellations and the Milky Way. The front reads as f...

PLATE XXV1 FROM JAMIESONS CELESTIAL ATLAS C 1822 CONTAINING A SYSTEMATIC DISPLAY OF THE HEAVENS.

Selection of six hand colored engravings from Johan Bayer's "Uranometria" star atlas, 1641 edition. Guache added later, likely in the early to mid-20th century. Newly framed. Engr...

In 1702, Johann Baptiste Homann founded a family-run business producing maps, globes, and celestial charts out of Nuremberg.

Late 18th century celestial globe on a mahogany tripod stand with brass castors by Nevil Maskelyne DD, FRS. Sold by WS Jones, Holborn London.

On the top we find the celestial map with all the heavenly bodies, not connected with the movement.

The terrestrial and celestial globes retain their original maps dated 1847.

The celestial globe is mapped with constellations elegantly depicted by mythical figures and scientific instruments in the Baroque taste, the zodiac belt within graph-form grid, ...

19th century celestial globe with compass on mahogany base by W & A K Johnston, Edinburgh. This globe has had damage in the past and has been restored prior to us purchasing it, inc...

A remarkable palatial nearly 7.5ft x 7.5ft facsimile of the important Map of the World (circa 1450) by Fra MauroFra Mauro (Italian; circa 1400–1464), featuring a solid wood framed hi...

Antique map titled 'Chart of the World, according to Mercators Projection'. This world map shows the various discoveries of Captain James Cook during his 3 voyages between 1768 and 1...

Great map of The Eastern and Western Hemispheres On 2 sheets Copper-plate engraving Drawn and engraved by Thomas Clerk, Edinburgh. Published by Mackenzie And Dent, 1817 ...

Antique Double Hemisphere World Map – Lapie, Paris, 1838 This elegant and finely engraved double-hemisphere world map was published in Paris in 1838 as part of the renowned Atlas Un...

Antique map titled 'Hemispherium Orbis Antiqui, Cumzonis Circulis, Et Sity populorum Diverso'. Decorative example of Andreas Cellarius's map of the Eastern Hemisphere, illustrating w...

Italian Neo-classic style black framed print of map of Italy

Antique map titled 'Carte des parties nord et est de L'Asie'. Map of the Northern parts and East Asia. Five maps on one sheet, showing California, Alaska and Syberia, Korea and Japan...

“Mappe Monde, contenant les Parties Connues du Globe Terrestre” CHAMBON, Gobert-Denis (France, 17.. - 1781) Paris, Longchamps et Janvier, 1754 Size H. 115 x W. 145 cm. Gobert-Denis...

Beautiful Lumfardo LUread spot sconce with a push switch on the backplate. A sconce inspired as a contemporary take on classic midcentury lines. Can be wired for any region worldwide...

This set of 12 Coalport dinner plates feature an unusual color combination of a soft gray border decorated with a vibrant palette of brightly painted flowers. There are various combi...

Charlotte Perriand 'Pivotante À Poser' table lamp in red for Nemo. Originally designed in 1950 by the iconic Charlotte Perriand, these newly produced authorized re-editions are sti...

This antique display cabinet, or vitrine, is an exquisite piece of furniture: dating from the late Victorian period in England, the cabinet is beautifully built from the finest mahog...

Salvador Dali - Plum - Original Hand-Signed Lithograph 1969 Dimensions: P. 57 x 37 cm Sheet: 75 x 56 cm Edition of 340 + proofs Editor : Jean Schneider, Basel Handsigned, EA (Epreuv...

Magnificent 18th century French Louis XV period daybed. The bed needs a reupholstered , we can do it with the color velvet you choose.

Le jardin de Daubigny Style of Vincent Van Gogh by Stephen Goosson The painting depicts the enclosed garden of Charles-François Daubigny, a French landscape painter whom Van Gogh ad...

A wonderful set of oak and pine haberdashery drawers from a London tailor’s shop. The fitting is made up of twenty-one glass-fronted smooth-running long drawers with original brass ...

Cue the spotlight and the swoon — because this signed Vladimir Kagan Cloud Sofa is not just iconic, it’s got range. From sultry curves to that double polished brass disc base, this D...

15th century period Gothic Tabernacle, extremely rare (Medieval) architectural religious art, museum quality ecclesiastical altar piece. This is an absolutely stunning circa 1450 or...

A very rare and early bench, obviously the role model for the famous Barrel chair #720 which was presented four years later, in 1905.

Italian carved walnut double bed dating back to the first half of 19th century, in good condition, with a great original patina. The elegant and unique bed frame is solid walnut and ...