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.

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

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

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...

Set of twelve antique astronomy prints. Published 1787-1797 for 'Encyclopaedia Britannica'. Engraved by A. Bell.

This is a vintage reproduction map of Europe. An American, paper stock cartography print in frame after the work by Blaeuw, dating to the late 20th century, circa 1970. Fascinating ...

This is a digitally remastered World Map Conjuring up the golden age of exploration, from an original 1642 double hemisphere map of the world. It includes pictorial relief illustrat...

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

Great image of the solar system Unframed. Chromo-lithograph Published, C.1900 The measurement is the paper size of the print Free shipping.

Plate of the distance of the planets “Entered according to Act of Congress in the year 1855 by F.J. Huntington in the Clerk's Office of the District Court of the United States for th...

Large vintage copy of the Hemisphaerium Coeli Boreale historical celestial map. It depicts the constellations of the Northern Hemisphere based on classical Greek mythology and early...

Edwardian Mahogany Library Book Trough of deep angled form below a shelf top; raised on ring-turned legs joined by a turned x stretcher - 36.5"w x 16"d x 33"h

A Russian Neoclassical paper knife or letter opener in the style of a Roman gladius sword. The blade is made of polished nephrite jade stone. Pink guilloche enamel handle with gilt a...

Rezzonico chandelier 6 arms, crystal Murano glass, rich of multi-color details by Multiforme. This artistic glass chandelier is an elegant and delicate lighting work, colored with pa...

1970s Stunning purple smoking set by Antonio Imperatore in Murano glass. Made in Italy The items are in excellent condition. The table lighter works perfectly, This smoking set is go...

Andrew Lang's grey collection of fairy tales, a lovely volume of his popular series, complete with H. J. Ford's plates. The first edition, first impression. Illustrated with a fron...

This exceptional mid-19th century French Directoire period painted bookcase or display cabinet from Gordes, circa early 1800s, embodies the elegance and craftsmanship of its era. Han...

A circa 1950's French crystal ship chandelier with 4 interior lights. Measurements: Height:28" Width:28" Depth:10.5"

A flush mount fixture with a large cylindrical globe and cast bronze astrological figures adorning the gilt frame. 4 medium Edison sockets provide illumination from inside a hand cas...

With a soft turquoise ground, painted with a fine spray of flowers, with gilt scroll and dash borders. Comprising pair of covered tureens and stands, pair of vegetable tureens, well ...

Pelican Sculpture in Pink Murano glass with Crystal details, Italy in stock Dimensions: L 34 cm x H 34 cm x D 34 cm ( L 13.3" x H 13.3" x D 1.33") We recently came across the untou...

This fine pair of large blue and white Delft covered jars was hand painted in the Netherlands circa 1880. Each fluted body is decorated with baskets of flowers surrounded by ...

An Incredible 19th Century Royal Casket Box/Safe with Coat of Arms, Made of Gold, Damascene, and Etched Steel. Charles Le Hon, a Belgian politician, lawyer and industrialist, served...