§ Superb 1792 Elwe Celestial constellations Chart map ***More original antique maps in my other auctions*** Start Price USD 0.95 Current Price USD 495.00 Time Left - Bid Count 18 Buy It Now Price - Reserve Price - Start Time Thursday, November 27, 2008 End Time Thursday, December 04, 2008 Location Lustenau See more about '§ Superb 1792 Elwe Celestial constellations Chart map' Description Luschnoar Store § Rare celestial/heavens chart by Elwe § I'm offering a part of my antique map (and book) collection online here on Ebay! Many collectable and rare items! Make sure to check my other listings! All my items are authentic and without reserve price!This auction is for the original antique map:"STERRE KAERT OF HEMELS PLEYN..."Jan Barend Elwe, Amsterdam 1792Overview & Area: Superbly engraved celestial chart showing the celestial star constellations and figures of the entire sky. First published by Gerard van Keulen this is Elwes famous issue. It shows constellations such as: the Chameleon, Phoenix, Toucan, Grus (the crane), Indus (Indian warrior with spear), Hydrus, Pavo, Paradisea, Triangulum, Musca (the fly), Volans (a flying fish), Dorado (the goldfish).Highly decorative & superbly engraved! Nice hand-colouring!This map is an original copper engraving, printed and published in Amsterdam in 1792. => One of the most decorative obtainable Dutch celestial chart! Size: approx.: 18.5" x 22.8" Inches; 47 x 58 cm (+margins)Condition: Very good dark impression! With large real watermark visible when held against the light! Repaired center fold with light loss and surface wear. With uneven age-toning and soiling. Wide margins with some short tears and damage to the edges not reaching into the image!In attractive and decorative antiquarian condition! => Have a look at the photos for more detail!Overall: GOOD+!BID WITH CONFIDENCE: § I have been trading antique books & maps for many years, on Ebay since 2004, with many positive international transactions.§ ALL MY ITEMS ARE GUARANTEED ORIGINAL/GENUINE and are honestly described. § Stored in a non-smoking environment, protected by acid-free papers, sleeves, and boxes in a climate controlled room.Shipping - recorded & insured: (Shipping discounts for multiple purchases available + free shipping for purchase of 5 maps or more!)USA + Worldwide Priority Airmail: USD 25.-Europe Priority Airmail: USD 20.- Additional insurance (recommended) available at cost!Express couriers UPS/Fedex/DHL available...Payment: In USD with check or money order (or paypal!). Also in €URO via banktransfer!Please email me if you have any questions or need further information! (English, Español, Francais, Deutsch, Italiano, Português)Check out my other original antique books and maps on Ebay!or use: http://www.auctiva.com/stores/viewstore2.aspx?id=394457 International Buyers Love Our Map Counter. Add to Your Listings. Place a Bid!