Scorpio, The Scorpion by Duncan Bradford, 1837 Size:37x50in (94x127cm) Spitzbergen (Svalbard)

Spitzbergen (Svalbard)

not only represents the known world of the time but also the aspirations and curiosities of the era

This map is an excellent resource for historians

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Scorpio, The Scorpion by Duncan Bradford, 1837 Size:37x50in (94x127cm) Spitzbergen (Svalbard)Scorpio, The Scorpion is a handcoloured old star chart created by Duncan Bradford in 1837. This rare celestial map charts the constellation Scorpio and was a significant inclusion in the geographical tome, "The Wonders of the Heavens." Published in Boston, this work covered varied astronomical phenomena including the sun, moon, and stars, alongside engaging descriptions of meteors, comets, and more. The engravings by James Archer and George W. Boynton