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Historic Map : Burritt, Huntington Map of The Constellations or Stars in June, May and April , 1856, Vintage Wall Art
Historic Map : Burritt, Huntington Map of The Constellations or Stars in June, May and April , 1856, Vintage Wall Art
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This rare hand colored map of the stars was engraved W. G. Evans of New York for Burritt's 1856 edition of the Atlas to Illustrate the Geography of the Heavens. It represents the Northern night sky in the months of June, May, and April. Constellations are drawn in detail and include depictions of the Zodiacal figures the stars are said to represent. Included on this chart are Leo (the Lion), Virgo (the Virgin), Bootes, Hydra (the Snake) and the Centaur, among others. Chart is quartered by lines indicating the Solstitial and Equinoctial Colures. This map, like all of Burritt's charts, is based on the celestial cartographic work of Pardies and Doppelmayr. Dated and copyrighted: "Entered according to Act of Congress in the year 1856 by F. J. Huntington in the Clerks Office of the District Court of the United States in the Southern District of N. York.
- VINTAGE MAP REPRODUCTION: Add style to any room's decor with this beautiful decorative print. Whether your interior design is modern, rustic or classic, a map is never out of fashion
- MUSEUM QUALITY INKS AND PAPER: Printed on thick 192gsm heavyweight matte paper with archival giclee inks, this historic fine art will decorate your wall for years to come
- ARTWORK MADE TO ORDER IN THE USA: We make each reprint only when you order it. Every antique map is edited for image quality, color and vibrance, so it can look its best while retaining historical character. Makes a great gift!
- FRAME READY: Your unframed poster ships crease-free, rolled in a sturdy mailing tube. Many maps fit easy-to-find standard size frames 16x20, 16x24, 18x24, 24x30, 24x36, saving on custom framing
- Watermarks will not appear in the printed picture. Old maps sometimes have blemishes, tears, or stamps that may be removed from the final print
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