Moon surface topography mountains craters 1873 old antique German chart map Naples Castle Overgrown with Ivy

Castle Overgrown with Ivy

With beautiful full hand color which greatly enhances the visual appeal of the map

or the colorist had very poor eyesight plus a bad brush he couldn't control

Grondtekening der Stad Ostende

which displays the absolutely delightful old sensibility of crudely applying the wash

Moon surface topography mountains craters 1873 old antique German chart map Naples Castle Overgrown with IvyDie sichtbare Seite der Mond Oberflache bei voller Beleuchtung nach Beer und Madler's Karte. (Topography of the surface of the Moon) Issued Gotha, Germany, 1873 by Stieler. Lovely antique color lithographed celestial chart. Among the most detailed celestial maps of the Moon surface issued in the mid 19th century which are still readily available in the market place. In near VG or better condition, minor light surface age wear and toning as typical,