MARS & JUPITER
Asa Smith
Mars & Jupiter
Wood engraving, 1848-1850.
Image size 9 3/4 x 8 1/8" (24.8 x 21.7 cm).
Fair to good condition. Some overall time toning and soiling in the margins. Black & white. LOCATION: New York City
Inventory Number: 97488
Price: $75.00 Publisher : Published by Cary & Burgess, 60 John St, New York, This chart appeared in “Smith’s Illustrated Astronomy, Designed for the Use of the Public or Common Schools in the United States. This wonderful work was produced by Asa Smith, the Principal of Public School No. 12, in New York City. He notes that the purpose was “to present all distinguishing principles in physical Astronomy with as few words as possible; but with such ocular demonstrations, by way of diagrams and maps, as shall make the subject easily understood.” Maps , Curiosities
