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Vintage illustration astrology and celestial design featuring an antique star chart map of Pisces, the Fish, by Samuel Leigh. From Urania's Mirror, or a View of the Heavens, 1823. Pisces is the twelfth astrological sign in the Zodiac, which originates from the Pisces constellation.

Vintage illustration astrology and celestial design featuring an antique star chart map of Aquarius, the Water Bearer, with Piscis Australis (Pisces) & Ballon Aerostatique (Hot Air Balloon), by Samuel Leigh. From Urania's Mirror, or a View of the Heavens, 1823. Aquarius is the eleventh astrological sign in the Zodiac, originating from the constellation Aquarius.

Vintage illustration astrology and celestial design featuring an antique star chart map of Capricorn, the Goat but with the tail of a fish, by Samuel Leigh. From Urania's Mirror, or a View of the Heavens, 1823. Capricorn is the tenth astrological sign in the Zodiac, originating from the constellation of Capricornus.

Vintage illustration astrology and celestial design featuring an antique star chart map of Sagittarius, the Archer, by Samuel Leigh. From Urania's Mirror, or a View of the Heavens, 1823. This image shows the constellations Sagittarius and Corona Australis, Microscopium and Telescopium. Sagittarius is the ninth astrological sign in the Zodiac, originating from the constellation of Sagittarius. In mythology Centaurs are creatures that are half man and half horse. The mythological archer is holding a bow and arrow.

Vintage illustration astrology and celestial design featuring an antique star chart map of Scorpio, the Scorpion (an arachnid) by Samuel Leigh. From Urania's Mirror, or a View of the Heavens, 1823. Scorpio is the eighth astrological sign in the Zodiac, originating from the constellation of Scorpius.

Vintage illustration astrology and celestial design featuring an antique star chart map of Libra, the Scales of Justice, by Samuel Leigh. From Urania's Mirror, or a View of the Heavens, 1823. Libra is the seventh astrological sign in the Zodiac, originating from the constellation of Libra. Justice is a concept of moral rightness based on ethics and law and is the act of being just and fair.

Vintage illustration astrology and celestial design featuring an antique star chart map of Virgo, the Virgin by Samuel Leigh. From Urania's Mirror, or a View of the Heavens, 1823. Virgo is the sixth astrological sign in the Zodiac, originating from the stars in the constellation of Virgo and featuring a woman.

Vintage illustration astrology and celestial design featuring an antique star chart map of Leo Major and Leo Minor, by Samuel Leigh. From Urania's Mirror, or a View of the Heavens, 1823. Leo is the fifth astrological sign of the Zodiac, originating from the constellation of Leo. The lion is often referred to as the King of the Jungle or the King of Beasts, this big cat is a symbol of bravery and strength.

Vintage illustration astrology and celestial design featuring an antique star chart map of Cancer, the Crab (crustacean) by Samuel Leigh. From Urania's Mirror, or a View of the Heavens, 1823. Cancer is the fourth astrological sign in the Zodiac, originating from the constellation of Cancer.

Vintage illustration astrology and celestial design featuring an antique star chart map of Gemini, the Twins (siblings) by Samuel Leigh. From Urania's Mirror, or a View of the Heavens, 1823. These mythological figures are named Castor and Pollux. Castor is holding a bow and arrow and a harp, or lute. Pollux is holding a wooden club. Gemini is the third astrological sign in the Zodiac, originating from the constellation of Gemini.

Vintage illustration astrology and celestial design featuring an antique star chart map of Taurus, the Bull by Samuel Leigh. From Urania's Mirror, or a View of the Heavens, 1823. Taurus is the second astrological sign in the Zodiac, originating from the constellation of Taurus.

Vintage illustration astrology and celestial design featuring an antique star chart map of Aries, the Ram and Musca Borealis (an insect) the Northern Fly, by Samuel Leigh. From Urania's Mirror, or a View of the Heavens, 1823. Aries is the first astrological sign in the Zodiac, named for the constellation of Aries. Aries is called "The Ram" in the Greek tradition, after the golden ram that rescued Phrixos, taking him to the land of Colchis.

Vintage illustration astrology and celestial design featuring an antique star chart map of Pisces, the Fish. Pisces is the twelfth astrological sign in the Zodiac, which originates from the Pisces constellation.

Vintage illustration astrology and celestial design featuring an antique star chart map of Aquarius, the Water Bearer. Aquarius is the eleventh astrological sign in the Zodiac, originating from the constellation Aquarius.

Vintage illustration astrology and celestial design featuring an antique star chart map of Capricorn, the Goat. Capricorn is the tenth astrological sign in the Zodiac, originating from the constellation of Capricornus.

Vintage illustration astrology and celestial design featuring an antique star chart map of Sagittarius, the Archer and centaur (half man and half horse). Sagittarius is the ninth astrological sign in the Zodiac, originating from the constellation of Sagittarius.

Vintage illustration astrology and celestial design featuring an antique star chart map of Scorpio, the Scorpion. Scorpio is the eighth astrological sign in the Zodiac, originating from the constellation of Scorpius.

Vintage illustration astrology and celestial design featuring an antique star chart map of Libra, the Scales of Justice. Libra is the seventh astrological sign in the Zodiac, originating from the constellation of Libra. The Goddess of Justice, Astraea also known as Virgo carries the balance scales.

Vintage illustration astrology and celestial design featuring an antique star chart map of Virgo, the Virgin. Virgo is the sixth astrological sign in the Zodiac, originating from the constellation of Virgo.

Vintage illustration astrology and celestial design featuring a blue antique star chart map of a wild animal or big cat, Leo, the Lion. Leo is the fifth astrological sign of the Zodiac, originating from the constellation of Leo.

Vintage illustration astrology and celestial design featuring an antique star chart map of Cancer, the Crab. Cancer is the fourth astrological sign in the Zodiac, originating from the constellation of Cancer.

Vintage illustration astrology and celestial design featuring an antique star chart map of Gemini, the Twins. Gemini is the third astrological sign in the Zodiac, originating from the constellation of Gemini.

Vintage illustration astrology and celestial design featuring an antique star chart map of Taurus, the Bull. Taurus is the second astrological sign in the Zodiac, originating from the constellation of Taurus.

Vintage illustration astrology and celestial design featuring an antique star chart map of Aries, the Ram. Aries is the first astrological sign in the Zodiac, named for the constellation of Aries. Aries is called "The Ram" in the Greek tradition, after the golden ram that rescued Phrixos, taking him to the land of Colchis.

Antique map of New York City from 1840 featuring Manhattan, New York Harbor, the Hudson River, Jersey City, Brooklyn, Williamsburg, the East River or Strait of the Sound.

Physical map of North America with sections across the United States and Canada, 1891.

Antique old world map featuring the Americas by Nicolaes Visscher, 1658. The map shows North and South America, California as an island and Greenland at the top. The upper cartouche is a dedication for Cornelius Witsen. Novissima et accuratissima totius Americae descriptio per Nicolaes Visscher.

View of Boston, the Capital of New England from Colonel Hatch's house on the road to Dorchester by William Pierie, 1773. View from Dorchester Neck, View of Castle William at Station C, View from Charlestown, View of Castle William at Station D, View of Castle William.

A Plan for the City of Philadelphia, the Capital of Pennsylvania from an actual survey by Benjamin Easburn, Surveyor General, 1776. An insert has a chart of Delaware Bay and River.

Antique map of New York City, Manhattan, Hoboken, Brooklyn published by J. H. Colton.

Antique bird's eye view map of Rotterdam, Netherlands, Holland by Joan Blaeu, 1649.

Antique map of Berlin, Germany by Matthäus Seutter, 1738 emphasizes the military aspect of Berlin. Over the River Spree is a fortress designed by Johann Gregor Memhardt. The castle walls are prominent in the view of the city from the east. The portrait of King Friedrich Wilhelm I of Prussia is surrounded by military trophies, a cannon and drums.

Antique old world map woodblock print of Nagasaki Harbor by Bunkindō from 1821 featuring the streets, temples, shrines, lakes and harbor of Nagasaki. In the harbor, ships from foreign countries are identified, namely ships from China and Holland. The location of the foreign colonies of Holland and China are also identified.

Lucas Janszoon Waghenaer’s General Sea Chart of Europe (Generale pascaerte van Europa), first published in 1583, is the earliest printed sea chart of Europe. It covers Western and Northern Europe. Universe Europae Maritime Eiusque Navigationis Descritio. Embellished with sailing ships, compass roses, coats of arms, etc.

Antique bird's eye view city plan of Moscow, Russia by Joan Blaeu, 1662. The map is oriented to the West with a key to locations. Carstvajuscoi Grad Moskva Nacal'noi Gorod useh Moskovskih Gosudarstu ... Urbis Moskvae.

Antique aerial view of St. Petersburg, Russia, 1878 by William Collins, Sons & Company. The view of St. Petersburg is oriented south with Peter and Paul fortress near the center within the Neva River. St. Petersburg was the capital of the Russian Empire until it would be moved to Moscow in 1918.