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Title Page: Smith's illustrated astronomy.

(Title Page to) Smith's illustrated astronomy, designed for the use of the public or common schools in the United States. Illustrated with numerous original diagrams. By Asa Smith, Principal of Public School No. 12, City of New York. Fifth edition. New York: Cady & Burgess, 60 John Street. 1850.
who: Smith, Asa; Cady & Burgess what: Celestial; Celestial Atlas; Title Page when: 1850 where:

Title Page: Stars on the gnomonic projection.

(Title Page 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.
who: Society for the Diffusion of Useful Knowledge (Great Britain); Dawes, William Rutter, 1799-1868; Charles Knight. what: Celestial; Celestial Atlas; Title Page when: 1844 where:

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