Vintage USGS NASA Mars Syrtis Major Photomosaic Maps Complete 4 Set 1982 I-1412 For Sale

Rare Complete Set: 4 Historical USGS / NASA Mars Syrtis Major Photomosaic Maps (1982)Up for sale is a flawless, complete 4-map consecutive collection of original USGS Miscellaneous Investigations Series (I-Series) maps covering the iconic Syrtis Major volcanic province of Mars. Published in 1982 in collaboration with NASA, these regional documents are highly detailed "controlled photomosaics" mathematically compiled from primary orbital photography captured during the historic Viking missions. [1, 2]Scaled at a sharp 1:2,000,000, this 4-part sub-quadrangle set maps out a premier target of martian astronomy. It exposes massive low-shield basalt plains, dark wind-swept dust streaks, the high-altitude volcanic caldera structures, and boundaries interfacing with the ancient impact basins. [1]The Full 4-Map Archive Includes:

• MAP I-1412: Controlled Photomosaic of the Syrtis Major Southeast (SE) Quadrangle
• MAP I-1413: Controlled Photomosaic of the Syrtis Major Southwest (SW) Quadrangle
• MAP I-1414: Controlled Photomosaic of the Syrtis Major Northeast (NE) Quadrangle
• MAP I-1415: Controlled Photomosaic of the Syrtis Major Northwest (NW) Quadrangle [1, 2, 3, 4]

💎 Condition Status: Pristine Collector's Grade Archive

• Never Used: These vintage maps have been safely stored away in a flat archive folder for decades. They have never been unfolded for active research, marked up, pinned up, or displayed.
• Original Envelopes: All 4 maps come safely housed in their original, officially printed USGS protective paper envelopes.
• State of Preservation: Map sheets are crisp, white, and fully intact with sharp imagery. The outer envelopes show only the light, minimal vintage edge/shelf wear expected from decades of storage. No writing, heavy stamps, or tears.

📦 Shipping & Handling:We treat historic space ephemera with the absolute highest standard of care. The maps will be packed securely with heavy, rigid cardboard sheets to completely eliminate folding or bending risks and sealed inside waterproof shielding. Fully tracked shipping is included.