[Atlas]. Atlas Designed To Illustrate Burritt's Geography Of The Heavens. Revised and corrected by Hiram Mattison. NY: Mason Bros., (1856). Folio. Original printed wraps. Consists of 14 single- and 3 double-plates featuring comets, nebulae, and other heavenly bodies, sky chart of constellations (the latter has magenta outline applied by hand). Sold as is, not subject to return. Wraps worn, covers separated. Charts and wraps chipped at edges, bit toned and foxed.
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Quinn's & Waverly Maps & Autographs #228
3:30 PM PT - Nov 8th, 2007
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Quinn's & Waverly Auction Galleries
431 North Maple Avenue
Falls Church, VA 22046
Falls Church, VA 22046
