[SOLD] Mary Proctor – The Book of the Heavens – 1926

A charming guide to astronomy, written for younger readers, covering the planets, star constellations, the moon, and a history of the science from the early ages to the 20th century.

Illustrated throughout with photographs, sketches, diagrams and more.

Published by George Harrap in London in 1926, second edition. Hardback, with original unclipped jacket. Maps of the stars to the front and rear endpapers. In very good condition indeed. Some slight edgewear to jacket only. Clean inside with no writing. 268 pages.