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Antique Elijah Burritt Astrological Map of the Constellations 1835

Antique Elijah Burritt Astrological Map of the Constellations 1835

$ 310.99

Availability: 100 in stock
  • Type: Map of the Constellations
  • Original/Reproduction: Original
  • Condition: Faint water mark in Draco and on bottom edge, some browning age to paper, small bottom right corner crease. Apparent slight fading to coloring. Tears to back framing paper.
  • W. G. Evans engraver: E. H. Burrit
  • Refund will be given as: Money Back
  • Maker: F. J. Huntington publisher
  • Return shipping will be paid by: Buyer
  • All returns accepted: Returns Accepted
  • Restocking Fee: No
  • Item must be returned within: 30 Days

    Description

    Antique, Elijah Burritt Astrological Map of the Constellations. This framed map shows the northern sky with hand colored engravings of the major constellations, star positions and magnitudes, meridians and months of the year. It is marked, "Plate VI, Northern Circumpolar Map for each Month in the Year. Engraved by W. G. Evans New York, under the Direction of E. H. Burritt. Hartford, published by F. J. Huntington 1835, Entered according to act of Congress Sept. 1st 1832 by F. J. Huntington, of the State of Connecticut." It shows Cassiopeia, Perseus, Camelopardalis, The Lynx, Auriga, Ursa Major, Draco, Ursa Minor, Cepheus, Cygnus and others.  18.5 x 16.5 inches with frame, 15.25 x 13.25 inside measurements.  Will be packed and shipped by UPS. Shipping is free only within the US.