For sale is a beautiful antique German astronomy print about the solar system. This charming print is copper engraved and hand-colored. Next to pictures of each planet and their orbit there is a lot more. Among others there is a chart about the moon (bottom left), an astrology chart with the zodiac signs (bottom right) and even an index of all asteroids discovered untill 1856 (with names and dates). The year 1876 can be found at the bottom of the print. The thick paper and wide margins make it perfect for framing. This lovely map was published in the renowned Stieler's Hand-Atlas, printed in the city of Gotha, Germany. All maps from this beautiful atlas are hand-colored copper engravings and each map shows the very high quality of German cartography at the time. Item is printed in the year 1876 and is a true antique. SIZE Total / leaf size is approx. 37 x 47 cm // 14.6 x 18.5 inches CONDITION This print is in good condition (= a few small signs of age). Issued with a vertical centerfold. Paper is fully intact. Reverse side is blank. All prints and maps for sale are genuine antique prints and maps which also means that some may have small signs of age and wear. Please zoom the pictures to check. More severe signs of age/wear are always mentioned in the item description above. FREE AND SPEEDY SHIPPING Free worldwide shipping for this item. Your order will be shipped within 1 working day after receiving your payment. It will be shipped wrapped in a plastic sleeve inside a cardboard protective envelope. The print will be sent folded on the original folding line. SATISFACTION GUARANTEED When you buy an antique print online, you can't fully experience the look and feel of it. To give you the best shopping experience and prevent any surprises, all my ads have detailed photos of the exact print you are buying (some other shops use a stock photo) and there is an accurate description of the condition of each print. I also offer a no-questions-asked return policy. So, if you are not 100% happy with your purchase, you can return it for a full refund. No questions asked. MORE MAPS OF THE SOLAR SYSTEM Please click the following link to see more antique maps of the solar system https://www.etsy.com/shop/Decorativeprints/search?search_query=solar+system See all my maps and prints at: http://www.etsy.com/shop/DecorativePrints