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Charlottesville Huge Panoramic Map 1856
This map is a very large scale reproduction of a panoramic view of the University of Virginia and the cities of Charlottesville and Monticello, Virginia originally drawn by E. Sachse & Co. in 1856. Measuring 52 1/2 x 39 , this large-scale historical image is printed on very heavyweight satin paper and displays like a work of art. This map is most suitable for framing, is a wonderful vision of this city as it used to be, and would make a perfect gift for yourself, family, friends and colleagues.
Every reproduction photo we offer has been professionally restored by specialists who remove some of the defects and adjust the colors of the images so that the finished print captures the original beauty of the work as envisioned by the photographer about a century ago.
In addition, great care has been taken to ensure that the smallest details are rendered with a high degree of precision. The photo detail is outstanding, as can be seen and judged in the images below. The magnified view accurately reflects the high resolution depicted in this photograph.
We are authorized to print and sell these from the respective owner(s). Our collections from the Library of Congress alone consist of over 10,000 images!
This item will packaged in a heavy-duty protective mailer and shipped either flat or in a rolled tube(depending on the size), for a S&H charge of $6.00 to US destinations. International orders are welcome.
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Armillarsphere or astronimical globefrom Franz Xaver Schönninger (1820-1897)Vienna around 1872/75Globe: papiermache with couloured paper segments. Segments worn, stained, bleached, a lot of tearsMoon is made of wood, fastened with a nail, movablerings are from bend wood, all colored except one, worn, stained, adhesive tape used to fix two fracturesstand made of wood, painted black, a little wornone (horicon) ring, a part symbolising the sun and a planet grid seem to be missing, compared to a copy at the Globe Museum in Vienna.this sphere is extremely rare and in acceptable conditionGlobe diameter: 16,5 cmRing diameter: 60 cmTotal height: 90 cmOn Dec-06-08 at 08:35:31 PST, seller added the following information:
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