Old Star Map of Bootes by Johann Bayer, 1603 - Celestial Constellation Chart Size:52x70in (132x178cm) often hailed as the "Venice

often hailed as the "Venice of the North

It is a beautiful and informative piece of historical cartography that provides a fascinating glimpse into Italy as it was in 1938

make this map a comprehensive guide for sailors of the time

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This map is not just a collector's item but a source of endless fascination for enthusiasts of history

Old Star Map of Bootes by Johann Bayer, 1603 - Celestial Constellation Chart Size:52x70in (132x178cm) often hailed as the "VeniceThe "Old Star Map of Bootes" is an exquisite piece of celestial cartography first published in 1603 by the renowned German astronomer Johann Bayer. This hand coloured old star chart is not only a fine example of Bayer's meticulous artwork but also a vivid representation of the Constellation Bootes, part of his monumental work, Uranometria. The map is embellished with stars heightened in gold, and features inscriptions in the blank margins by an early