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Contents: Stars on the gnomonic projection. by Society for the Diffusion of Useful Knowledge (Great Britain); Dawes, William Rutter, 1799-1868 from 1844

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Author: Society for the Diffusion of Useful Knowledge (Great Britain); Dawes, William Rutter, 1799-1868

Date: 1844

Short Title: Contents: Stars on the gnomonic projection.

Publisher: London: Charles Knight.

Type: Index Page ; Text Page

Obj Height cm: 41

Obj Width cm: 35

Note: "Verso of title page (.... London: printed by William Clowes and Sons, Stamford Street), and text page ""Maps of the Stars. Explanation"""

Subject: Celestial

Full Title: (Contents to) The Stars, in six maps, on the gnomonic projection, revised by the Rev. W.R. Dawes. Under the superintendence of the Society for the Diffusion of Useful Knowledge. London: Charles Knight & Co., 22, Ludgate Street. MDCCCXLIV

List No: 4063B

Series No: 2

Engraver or Printer: William Clowes and Sons

Publication Author: Society for the Diffusion of Useful Knowledge (Great Britain); Dawes, William Rutter, 1799-1868

Pub Date: 1844

Pub Title: The Stars, in six maps, on the gnomonic projection, revised by the Rev. W.R. Dawes. Under the superintendence of the Society for the Diffusion of Useful Knowledge. London: Charles Knight & Co., 22, Ludgate Street. MDCCCXLIV. (on verso) ... London: Printed by William Clowes and Sons, Stamford Street

Pub Note: Issued separately to accompany Maps of the Society for the Diffusion of Useful Knowledge, but sheets are listed in that publication's table of contents. Maps and in full and outline hand color.

Pub List No: 4063.000

Pub Type: Celestial Atlas

Pub Maps: 6

Pub Height cm: 41

Pub Width cm: 35

Image No: 4063B

Institution: Rumsey Collection

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