Solar System antique map Cosmography Dussieux 1846.
Title: Dimensions de la Terre, Dimensions de la Lune, Tableau Synoptique des Elements du Systeme Solaire. Description: Antique map showing the Phases of the Moon, Sun, Zodiac Signs, Parallel and Meridians, and Various systems for construction and projections cartography.
Auteur / Cartographer: Louis-Étienne Dussieux , (1815 - 1894) Paris, French historian-geographer. He was appointed coach in history and military geography at the Special School of Saint-Cyr in 1842, and it became Professor of history in 1850 at the Special School of Saint-Cyr. In 1843 he was appointed correspondent of historical monuments committee.
Origin: ATLAS UNIVERSAL DE GEOGRAPHIE PARIS 16th -17th -18th-19th Century maps & atlases & prints. ORIGINAL ANTIQUE ENGRAVING, HAND COLORED. Engraving is Absolutely Guaranteed authentic original map. A Certificate of Authenticity ( COA ) will be supplied on request.
Size: Sheet app.: 44 x 32 cm. 17.25 x 12.75 inches. Image app:. 39 x 27 cm. 15.25 x 10.75 inches. Condition: Nice hand colored map in very good condition, center fold as published.
