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

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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!