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Hand colored Copernicus solar universe celestial map framed Local Pickup CA 28
Hand colored Copernicus solar universe celestial map framed Local Pickup CA 28
Hand colored Copernicus solar universe celestial map framed Local Pickup CA 28
Hand colored Copernicus solar universe celestial map framed Local Pickup CA 28
Hand colored Copernicus solar universe celestial map framed Local Pickup CA 28

Hand colored Copernicus solar universe celestial map framed Local Pickup CA 28"

$ 126.69

Availability: 100 in stock
  • All returns accepted: ReturnsNotAccepted
  • Condition: No shipping. Local pickup only - San Diego, California. Excellent condition, hand-colored, professionally framed. Frame size 33 x 30; visible map size 22 x 28".

    Description

    Scenographia Systematis Copernicani - Copernicus map of the universe, showing the sun at the center
    No shipping - local pickup only - San Diego, CA
    Nice old color example of Cellarius's chart illustrating a heliocentric model of the universe, as proposed by astronomer Nicolaus Copernicus in the 1500s
    This idea was the first to show the sun being the center of the universe, as opposed to the earth
    Embossed fleur-de-lis symbol bottom right, also embossed "Coloritura a mano" ie colored by hand
    Measurements: frame 33 x 30" map 28 x 22"
    Must pick up within ten days of purchase - no storage available
    Thanks for looking!