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A Celestial Planisphere, Or Map of the Heavens

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Elijah J. Burritt

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A Celestial Planisphere, Or Map of the Heavens

Publication Place / Date

New York / 1835

Image Dimensions

20 x 14 inches

Color

Hand Colored

Condition

VG+

Stock# 39521

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Fine example of Burritt's chart of the heavens, including a charting of the ecliptic line of the sun for each of the days of the year.

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