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(The Phases of the Moon) Le Fasi Della Luna

Interesting original antique plate showing the root cause of the phases of the moon. The map depicts the earth's orbit around the sun, and the moon's orbit around the earth, noting which bits of the moon are darkened at any point in a lunar cycle.

Price: $ 125.00

Schematismus Geographiae Mathematicae, id est repraesentatio figurarum in quantum ad aliqualem globi terraquei et mapparum intelligentiam . . . 1753

An interesting series of twenty-two figures describing celestial motion and globular projections. These include a celestial globe (Figure 1), a projection of Asia (Figure 7), a rendition of a spherical astrolabe (Figure X) and a climatic model of the earth (Figure 3). The work appears to be targeted at students, with the title discussing "juventutis erudiendae."

Price: $ 295.00

[ Crater ]

Fine example of Bayer's map of the Constellation Crater, one of the 48 constellations listed by the 2nd century astronomer Ptolemy, which remains one of the 88 modern constellations defined by the International Astronomical Union.

Price: $ 575.00

(Education Cruises) British India Steam Navigation Company [Cross-section Poster of the Dunera and Devonia]

This meticulously detailed cross-section poster of the large cruise ships "Dunera" and "Devonia", designed by John S. Smith for the British India Steam Navigation Company, provides a captivating visual insight into mid-20th century maritime architecture and ocean-going educational experiences. The poster reveals the multifaceted layout of the ships, detailing spaces such as the dormitory, assembly hall, recreation room, 12 classrooms, and cafeteria, offering viewers a unique glimpse into life on board these educational cruise vessels.

Price: $ 750.00

Cygnus

"One of the Unsung Treasures of Celestial Cartography"

Price: $ 345.00

(Photographs of Western Logging) [Three cabinet card albumen photographs of loggers at work, felled trees]

Photograph of 126-foot Felled Tree and other logging camp scenes

Price: $ 495.00