Set of 6 Celestial Maps/ Star Charts

(Constellations, Leo, Cancer, Pisces, Spiral Nebula, Sirius, Canis Minor, Hydra, Sagittarius)

Printed 1844, London, by Chapman & Hall, and the Society for the Diffusion of Useful Knowledge

Engraved by J. & C. Walker

Lovely set of six mid 19th century engraved celestial maps with original hand color.

A well known series of charts depicting zodiac signs and constellations in delicately colored pictorial forms. 

Paper is slightly age toned but otherwise all remain clean and nice looking.

Each sheet measures c. 13" W x 15 3/4" H.

Printed area measures c. 10 1/8" W x 10 7/8" H.

[R16899]