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Printed in 1908, this is a beautiful, 100-year-old chart of the moon. It measures about 10 1/2 by 13 1/4 inches (about 27 by 33 cm.), and is in Fine condition. The image at upper right is from an early photograph by Loewy and Pueseux (19th century French astronomers). All other images are from hand drawings of the period. For example, large the engraved image in the center (full moon) is from an1825 drawing made by Bode. In the upper left corner is a fine detailed drawing of Copernicus Crater by Secchi. Maker is stated in the bottom margin thus: "Engraved, Printed and Published by W. & A.K. Johnston, Limited, Edinburgh & London."
This is a guaranteed genuine antique chart!
It ships complete with certificate of authenticity documenting source, maker and date of printing.
This chart was printed on a single sheet of heavy stock, hinged in the center and blank on the reverse, and bound whole in an antique book. There are no marks, and the paper is clean and not brittle. It is untrimmed - exactly as published. HIGHLY SUITABLE FOR FRAMING! This chart would look great in your office, den or study. A great gift for the astronomy buff in your life. NOT a modern copy or reproduction! This chart will appreciate with the passage of time, so treat it kindly. Please ask all questions before bidding.
Shipped flat by USPS First Class Mail within the USA; by Airmail to all others. Buyer to pay actual shipping and packaging at cost. Please consult shipping calculator below for exact cost to your location. WE SHIP WORLDWIDE!
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Insurance is available at cost, and is recommended. Although we pack our maps to exceed USPS recommendations, the occasional mishap can occur. If you decline insurance coverage, you thereby assume all risk of loss or damage.
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