1878 Migeon Map of the Stars and Constellations

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Title:    Planisphere Celeste Donnant Les Divisions Des Etoiles Fixes en Constellations et leurs classifications jusqua'a la 5eme Grandeur.

Description:    This hand colored celestial map of the Stars and Constellations is a steel plate engraving, dating to 1878 by the well regarded French cartographer Migeon. This map depicts the night skies of both the northern and southern hemispheres. Migeon’s Geographie Universelle, published in Paris, is one of the last fine atlases produced in the 19th century. It contains many stylistic elements of early 19th century cartography such as full hand coloring, numerous decorative vignettes, and high quality low acid paper.

Date:    1878

References:    None found.

Cartographer:    J. Migeon was a late 19th century map publisher based in Paris, France. Click here for a list of rare maps from J. Migeon.

Size:   Printed area measures 16 x 11 inches (40.64 x 27.94 centimeters)

Condition:    Vert good condition.

Code:   PlanisphereCeleste-migeon-1878 (Necessary for phone inquiries: 646-320-8650)