Rare Old "La Lune" Map of the Moon by Gaudibert, 1877: 509-crater index, maria and rays, heliogravure
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20% de descuento en 2 — 33% de descuento en 3
Añade dos artículos elegibles a tu carrito para recibir 20% de descuento. Añade un tercero y será complementario (equivalente a 33% de descuento al comprar tres).
No se necesita código — la oferta se aplica automáticamente al finalizar la compra.
Válido en todos los mapas estándar y impresiones de arte fino. Puedes mezclar y combinar cualquier diseño.
Si deseas enviar artículos a múltiples direcciones, por favor contáctanos antes de realizar tu pedido.
Las comisiones personalizadas y a medida están excluidas.
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This is a museum-grade archival print from the original 1877 map — restored in our workshop and made to order on 220gsm archival matte paper or 400gsm artist's cotton canvas with pigment inks.
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Carte Général de la Lune (1877) is a landmark portrait of the Moon that marries rigorous observation with elegant design. Conceived under the direction of the renowned astronomer Camille Flammarion and grounded in Casimir Marie Gaudibert’s more than 15 years of nightly study, it charts the lunar face with uncommon clarity and confidence. The map’s central subject is lunar geography—an exacting census of basins, maria, and especially craters—framed by a refined infographic program that makes complex selenography accessible at a glance. Its enduring interest lies in the balance it strikes: the precision of a scientific document paired with the visual seduction of 19th‑century engraving, a fusion that earned the work recognition in contemporary scientific circles.
The map’s informational architecture is meticulously staged. A comprehensive index flanks the lunar disk on left and right, enumerating 509 craters with names that trace the intellectual lineage of astronomy—an atlas of thinkers stamped into the Moon itself. Each entry corresponds to carefully placed labels on the surface, enabling swift cross‑reference from list to feature. Tonal shading sculpts relief, distinguishing bright, ray‑strewn impact sites from the quieter expanses of the maria, while delicate textures articulate ridges, terraces, and worn crater rims. The result is an infographic that feels intuitive: an elegant cycle of seeing, locating, and understanding, guided by a prominent title cartouche that credits the project’s distinguished contributors.
Behind the image is a story of extraordinary collaboration. Though an amateur, Gaudibert’s perseverance and disciplined methodology elevated him into the company of professionals; a crater now bears his name, and his surveys informed not only this plate but also a lunar globe published by Émile Bertaux. Flammarion’s role shaped the work’s scientific voice, while artist Léon Fenet translated raw data into expressive form—an interplay that typifies the era’s finest popular astronomy. Executed via heliogravure, a photomechanical process prized for tonal fidelity, the printing captures the subtlest gradients of shadow across highlands and plains. This synthesis of craft and science models a 19th‑century ideal: knowledge made beautiful, and beauty made instructive.
The composition rewards close reading. Emblematic landmarks such as Tycho and Copernicus likely anchor the southern and central highlands with their luminous ray systems, while serenely shaded maria—including the famed Mare Tranquillitatis—form velvety plains that temper the drama of sharper relief. Around these, concentric crater walls, interrupted ramparts, and faint rilles emerge through nuanced chiaroscuro, allowing viewers to infer relative age and erosional history. The map’s labeling cadence invites exploration: prominent features command larger type, while secondary notations whisper along the periphery of basins and domes. What begins as a single lunar visage unfolds into a layered narrative of impacts, floods, and slow time etched in stone.
As an early, authoritative survey of the Moon, Carte Général de la Lune captures a pivotal moment before photography fully superseded the draughtsman’s eye. Its data offered astronomers a shared reference for naming, comparing, and debating features, and its visual clarity helped standardize selenographic understanding for decades. For collectors, it embodies a rare confluence: the integrity of firsthand observation, the charisma of heliogravure, and the intellectual heritage cataloged in its 509-name index. More than a map, it is a conversation between patient observers and inspired artisans—an enduring testament to how human attention can transform a distant, silent world into a legible, enthralling place.
Places on this map
- Numerous craters, often with intricate names and designations.
- Notable features such as "Tycho," "Copernicus," and "Mare Tranquillitatis" may be present (though specific visibility depends on the actual image interpretation).
Notable Features & Landmarks
- Detailed representation of the lunar surface.
- A list on the left and right side, identifying 509 craters.
- Craters with complex names, some likely derived from notable astronomers and scientists.
- The artistic representation of surface textures and shading effects.
- The prominent cartouche indicating the title and contributors.
Historical and design context
- Name of the map: Carte Général de la Lune.
- Year of creation: 1877.
- Mapmaker/publisher: Casimir Marie Gaudibert; published by Émile Bertaux.
- Created under the direction of renowned astronomer Camille Flammarion.
- Based on over 15 years of meticulous observations by Casimir Marie Gaudibert, an amateur astronomer.
- Known for its accuracy and detail, receiving recognition in the scientific community.
- The publisher, Bertaux, used Gaudibert's data for a lunar globe, highlighting his impact on lunar cartography.
- A crater on the Moon has been named in honor of Gaudibert, reflecting his contributions to astronomy.
- Although Gaudibert was an amateur, his work gained acknowledgment in serious scientific circles and contributed significantly to lunar geography.
- Astronomical collaboration: the fusion of artistry by Léon Fenet and scientific data from Gaudibert elevated the understanding of the Moon's topography.
- Focuses exclusively on the Moon, featuring its craters and topographical features without Earth geographic delineations.
- Design/style: infographic approach with artistic representation of the Moon's surface.
- Employs a heliogravure technique, known for high-quality printing.
- A rich color palette reflects lunar surface textures and features.
- Historical significance: an early lunar survey emphasizing collaboration between astronomers and illustrators in enhancing knowledge of the Moon.
Please double check the images to make sure that a specific town or place is shown on this map. You can also get in touch and ask us to check the map for you.
This map looks great at every size, but I always recommend going for a larger size if you have space. That way you can easily make out all of the details.
This map looks amazing at sizes all the way up to 100in (250cm). If you are looking for a larger map, please get in touch.
Please note: the labels on this map are hard to read if you order a map that is 16in (40cm) or smaller. The map is still very attractive, but if you would like to read the map easily, please buy a larger size.
The model in the listing images is holding the 18x24in (45x60cm) version of this map.
The fifth listing image shows an example of my map personalisation service.
If you’re looking for something slightly different, check out my collection of the best old maps to see if something else catches your eye.
Please contact me to check if a certain location, landmark or feature is shown on this map.
This would make a wonderful birthday, Christmas, Father's Day, work leaving, anniversary or housewarming gift for someone from the areas covered by this map.
This map is available as a giclée print on acid free archival matte paper, or you can buy it framed. The frame is a nice, simple black frame that suits most aesthetics. Please get in touch if you'd like a different frame colour or material. My frames are glazed with super-clear museum-grade acrylic (perspex/acrylite), which is significantly less reflective than glass, safer, and will always arrive in perfect condition.
This map is also available as a float framed canvas, sometimes known as a shadow gap framed canvas or canvas floater. The map is printed on artist's cotton canvas and then stretched over a handmade box frame. We then "float" the canvas inside a wooden frame, which is available in a range of colours (black, dark brown, oak, antique gold and white). This is a wonderful way to present a map without glazing in front. See some examples of float framed canvas maps and explore the differences between my different finishes.
For something truly unique, this map is also available in "Unique 3D", our trademarked process that dramatically transforms the map so that it has a wonderful sense of depth. We combine the original map with detailed topography and elevation data, so that mountains and the terrain really "pop". For more info and examples of 3D maps, check my Unique 3D page.
Para la mayoría de los pedidos, el tiempo de entrega es de aproximadamente 3 días laborables. Los productos personalizados y a medida tardan más, ya que tengo que hacer la personalización y enviártelo para su aprobación, lo cual suele tardar 1 o 2 días.
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Todos mis mapas y impresiones artísticas están bien empaquetados y enviados en un tubo resistente si no están enmarcados, o rodeados de espuma si están enmarcados.
Intento enviar todos los pedidos dentro de 1 o 2 días después de recibir tu pedido, aunque algunos productos (como mascarillas, tazas y bolsas de tela) pueden tardar más en fabricarse.
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La entrega al día siguiente también está disponible en algunos países (EE. UU., Reino Unido, Singapur, EAU), pero por favor intenta hacer tu pedido temprano en el día para que podamos enviarlo a tiempo.
Mi marco estándar es un marco de madera de fresno negro estilo galería. Es simple y tiene un aspecto bastante moderno. Mi marco estándar tiene alrededor de 20 mm (0.8 in) de ancho.
Utilizo acrílico super claro (perspex/acrylite) para el vidrio del marco. Es más ligero y seguro que el vidrio, y se ve mejor, ya que la reflectividad es menor.
Seis colores de marco estándar están disponibles de forma gratuita (negro, marrón oscuro, gris oscuro, roble, blanco y oro antiguo).El enmarcado y montaje/matizado personalizado está disponible si buscas algo diferente.
La mayoría de los mapas, arte e ilustraciones también están disponibles como un lienzo enmarcado. Utilizamos lienzo de algodón mate (no brillante), lo estiramos sobre un marco de madera de caja de origen sostenible, y luego 'flotamos' la pieza dentro de un marco de madera. El resultado final es bastante hermoso, y no hay cristal que se interponga.
Todos los marcos se proporcionan "listos para colgar", con una cuerda o soportes en la parte posterior. Los marcos muy grandes tendrán placas de colgar de alta resistencia y/o un listón de montaje. Si tienes alguna pregunta, por favor ponte en contacto.
Mira algunos ejemplos de mis mapas enmarcados y mapas en lienzo enmarcados.
Alternativamente, también puedo proporcionar mapas antiguos y obras de arte en lienzo, tablero de espuma, papel de algodón y otros materiales.
Si deseas enmarcar tu mapa o obra de arte tú mismo, por favor lee mi guía de tamaños primero.
Mis mapas son reproducciones de mapas originales de altísima calidad.
Obtengo mapas originales y raros de bibliotecas, casas de subastas y colecciones privadas de todo el mundo, los restauro en mi taller de Londres y luego uso tintas e impresoras giclée especializadas para crear hermosos mapas que lucen incluso mejor que el original.
Mis mapas están impresos en papel de archivo mate (no brillante) sin ácido que se siente de muy alta calidad y casi como una tarjeta. En términos técnicos, el peso/grosor del papel es de 10 mil/200 g/m². Es perfecto para enmarcar.
Imprimo con tintas pigmentadas Epson ultrachrome giclée UV resistentes a la decoloración, algunas de las mejores tintas que puedes encontrar.
yo también puedo hacer mapas sobre lienzo, trapo de algodón y otros materiales exóticos.
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Personalización de mapas
Si está buscando el regalo perfecto de aniversario o inauguración de la casa, puedo personalizar su mapa para hacerlo verdaderamente único. Por ejemplo, puedo agregar un mensaje corto, resaltar una ubicación importante o agregar el escudo de armas de su familia.
Las opciones son casi infinitas. Por favor mira mi página de personalización de mapas para ver algunos maravillosos ejemplos de lo que es posible.
Para pedir un mapa personalizado, seleccione "personalizar su mapa" antes de agregarlo a su carrito.
Ponerse en contacto si buscas personalizaciones y personalizaciones más complejas.
Envejecimiento del mapa
A lo largo de los años, los clientes me han preguntado cientos de veces si podían comprar un mapa que se viera uniforme. más viejo.
Bueno, ahora puedes hacerlo seleccionando Envejecido antes de agregar un mapa a tu carrito.
Todas las fotografías de productos que ve en esta página muestran el mapa en su forma original. Así es como se ve el mapa hoy.
Si selecciona Envejecido, envejeceré su mapa a mano, usando un proceso especial y único desarrollado a través de años de estudiar mapas antiguos, hablar con investigadores para comprender la química del envejecimiento del papel y, por supuesto... ¡mucha práctica!
Si no estás seguro, quédate con el color original del mapa. Si quieres algo un poco más oscuro y más viejo buscando, opte por Envejecido.
Si no estás satisfecho con tu pedido por cualquier motivo, contáctame para un reembolso sin complicaciones. Por favor, consulta nuestra política de devoluciones y reembolsos para más información.
Estoy muy seguro de que te gustará tu mapa o impresión artística restaurada. He estado haciendo esto desde 1984. Soy un vendedor de 5 estrellas en Etsy. He vendido decenas de miles de mapas e impresiones artísticas y tengo más de 5,000 opiniones reales de 5 estrellas.
Utilizo un proceso único para restaurar mapas y obras de arte que consume mucho tiempo y mano de obra. Buscar los mapas e ilustraciones originales puede llevar meses. Utilizo tecnología de última generación y extremadamente cara para escanear y restaurarlos. Como resultado, garantizo que mis mapas e impresiones artísticas son superiores a los demás - por eso puedo ofrecer un reembolso sin complicaciones.
Casi todos mis mapas e impresiones artísticas se ven increíbles en tamaños grandes (200cm, 6.5ft+) y también puedo enmarcarlos y entregártelos a través de un servicio de mensajería especial para tamaños grandes. Contáctame para discutir tus necesidades específicas.
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Carte Général de la Lune (1877) is a landmark portrait of the Moon that marries rigorous observation with elegant design. Conceived under the direction of the renowned astronomer Camille Flammarion and grounded in Casimir Marie Gaudibert’s more than 15 years of nightly study, it charts the lunar face with uncommon clarity and confidence. The map’s central subject is lunar geography—an exacting census of basins, maria, and especially craters—framed by a refined infographic program that makes complex selenography accessible at a glance. Its enduring interest lies in the balance it strikes: the precision of a scientific document paired with the visual seduction of 19th‑century engraving, a fusion that earned the work recognition in contemporary scientific circles.
The map’s informational architecture is meticulously staged. A comprehensive index flanks the lunar disk on left and right, enumerating 509 craters with names that trace the intellectual lineage of astronomy—an atlas of thinkers stamped into the Moon itself. Each entry corresponds to carefully placed labels on the surface, enabling swift cross‑reference from list to feature. Tonal shading sculpts relief, distinguishing bright, ray‑strewn impact sites from the quieter expanses of the maria, while delicate textures articulate ridges, terraces, and worn crater rims. The result is an infographic that feels intuitive: an elegant cycle of seeing, locating, and understanding, guided by a prominent title cartouche that credits the project’s distinguished contributors.
Behind the image is a story of extraordinary collaboration. Though an amateur, Gaudibert’s perseverance and disciplined methodology elevated him into the company of professionals; a crater now bears his name, and his surveys informed not only this plate but also a lunar globe published by Émile Bertaux. Flammarion’s role shaped the work’s scientific voice, while artist Léon Fenet translated raw data into expressive form—an interplay that typifies the era’s finest popular astronomy. Executed via heliogravure, a photomechanical process prized for tonal fidelity, the printing captures the subtlest gradients of shadow across highlands and plains. This synthesis of craft and science models a 19th‑century ideal: knowledge made beautiful, and beauty made instructive.
The composition rewards close reading. Emblematic landmarks such as Tycho and Copernicus likely anchor the southern and central highlands with their luminous ray systems, while serenely shaded maria—including the famed Mare Tranquillitatis—form velvety plains that temper the drama of sharper relief. Around these, concentric crater walls, interrupted ramparts, and faint rilles emerge through nuanced chiaroscuro, allowing viewers to infer relative age and erosional history. The map’s labeling cadence invites exploration: prominent features command larger type, while secondary notations whisper along the periphery of basins and domes. What begins as a single lunar visage unfolds into a layered narrative of impacts, floods, and slow time etched in stone.
As an early, authoritative survey of the Moon, Carte Général de la Lune captures a pivotal moment before photography fully superseded the draughtsman’s eye. Its data offered astronomers a shared reference for naming, comparing, and debating features, and its visual clarity helped standardize selenographic understanding for decades. For collectors, it embodies a rare confluence: the integrity of firsthand observation, the charisma of heliogravure, and the intellectual heritage cataloged in its 509-name index. More than a map, it is a conversation between patient observers and inspired artisans—an enduring testament to how human attention can transform a distant, silent world into a legible, enthralling place.
Places on this map
- Numerous craters, often with intricate names and designations.
- Notable features such as "Tycho," "Copernicus," and "Mare Tranquillitatis" may be present (though specific visibility depends on the actual image interpretation).
Notable Features & Landmarks
- Detailed representation of the lunar surface.
- A list on the left and right side, identifying 509 craters.
- Craters with complex names, some likely derived from notable astronomers and scientists.
- The artistic representation of surface textures and shading effects.
- The prominent cartouche indicating the title and contributors.
Historical and design context
- Name of the map: Carte Général de la Lune.
- Year of creation: 1877.
- Mapmaker/publisher: Casimir Marie Gaudibert; published by Émile Bertaux.
- Created under the direction of renowned astronomer Camille Flammarion.
- Based on over 15 years of meticulous observations by Casimir Marie Gaudibert, an amateur astronomer.
- Known for its accuracy and detail, receiving recognition in the scientific community.
- The publisher, Bertaux, used Gaudibert's data for a lunar globe, highlighting his impact on lunar cartography.
- A crater on the Moon has been named in honor of Gaudibert, reflecting his contributions to astronomy.
- Although Gaudibert was an amateur, his work gained acknowledgment in serious scientific circles and contributed significantly to lunar geography.
- Astronomical collaboration: the fusion of artistry by Léon Fenet and scientific data from Gaudibert elevated the understanding of the Moon's topography.
- Focuses exclusively on the Moon, featuring its craters and topographical features without Earth geographic delineations.
- Design/style: infographic approach with artistic representation of the Moon's surface.
- Employs a heliogravure technique, known for high-quality printing.
- A rich color palette reflects lunar surface textures and features.
- Historical significance: an early lunar survey emphasizing collaboration between astronomers and illustrators in enhancing knowledge of the Moon.
Please double check the images to make sure that a specific town or place is shown on this map. You can also get in touch and ask us to check the map for you.
This map looks great at every size, but I always recommend going for a larger size if you have space. That way you can easily make out all of the details.
This map looks amazing at sizes all the way up to 100in (250cm). If you are looking for a larger map, please get in touch.
Please note: the labels on this map are hard to read if you order a map that is 16in (40cm) or smaller. The map is still very attractive, but if you would like to read the map easily, please buy a larger size.
The model in the listing images is holding the 18x24in (45x60cm) version of this map.
The fifth listing image shows an example of my map personalisation service.
If you’re looking for something slightly different, check out my collection of the best old maps to see if something else catches your eye.
Please contact me to check if a certain location, landmark or feature is shown on this map.
This would make a wonderful birthday, Christmas, Father's Day, work leaving, anniversary or housewarming gift for someone from the areas covered by this map.
This map is available as a giclée print on acid free archival matte paper, or you can buy it framed. The frame is a nice, simple black frame that suits most aesthetics. Please get in touch if you'd like a different frame colour or material. My frames are glazed with super-clear museum-grade acrylic (perspex/acrylite), which is significantly less reflective than glass, safer, and will always arrive in perfect condition.

