{"id":15899,"date":"2017-03-23T12:04:32","date_gmt":"2017-03-23T16:04:32","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.georgeglazer.com\/wpmain\/?post_type=product&p=15899"},"modified":"2024-03-19T15:21:43","modified_gmt":"2024-03-19T19:21:43","slug":"astronomy-diagram-solar-system-smiths-astronomy-antique-prints-american-mid-19th-century","status":"publish","type":"product","link":"https:\/\/www.georgeglazer.com\/wpmain\/product\/astronomy-diagram-solar-system-smiths-astronomy-antique-prints-american-mid-19th-century\/","title":{"rendered":"Astronomy, Diagram, Solar System, Smith’s Astronomy, Antique Prints, American, Mid 19th Century"},"content":{"rendered":"

In his\u00a0Preface<\/strong>, Smith, the Principal of Public School No. 12, located at 17th Street and Eighth Avenue in New York City, explained that the purpose of this series was \u201cto 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.\u201d\u00a0 He also noted that \u201c[t]he Diagrams, which are larger and more full than those of any other work adapted to common schools, are many of them original in their design.\u201d\u00a0 Smith further stated that the creation of Smiths Astronomy<\/strong> \u201coccupied the whole of his spare time for nearly three years; the most laborious part of it being the drawing of the diagrams, &c. on wood, ready for the tool of the engraver which was done by the Author himself.\u201d\u00a0 In other words, Smith created and drew each print on a woodblock, and then a specialist wood engraver engraved the images into the wood for printing.<\/p>\n

Titles of prints:<\/p>\n

Saturn<\/strong>
\nThe Seasons
\nTides
\nSigns of the Zodiac
\nEclipses of the Sun and Moon (2 different prints)
\nDefinitions
\nMars, Asteroids & Jupiter
\n<\/strong>Phases of the Moon<\/strong>
\n<\/strong>Orbits of the Planets
\n[Classroom Lesson with Orrery]
\nTerrestrial & Celestial Globes
\nRefraction, Parallax, Light & Heat
\nMoons Nodes Eclipses &c.
\nMercury & Venus
\nJupiter Herschel or Uranus, & Leverrier or Neptune
\nUranus & Neptune
\nGreatest Number of Eclipses in One Year
\n[Comets]
\nAerolites, Meteors &c.
\nSolar System
\nTelescopic View of the Full Moon<\/strong><\/p>\n

Condition:\u00a0 Each generally very good with light toning, wear, handling. Margins irregularly sized on some, as issued.\u00a0 Few with repaired short marginal tears.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

Asa Smith (artist and editor)
\n[Astronomy Diagrams]<\/strong>
\nSmith\u2019s Illustrated Astronomy<\/strong>
\nBoston and New York: 1848 to 1866
\nHand-colored woodblock prints
\n11 x 9 inches each
\n$325 each; 8 or more $250 each
\n<\/strong><\/p>\n

Our stock on these varies from time to time, though usually most if not all are in stock. Hand coloration may vary from one print to another from a different set.\u00a0 If interested, please let us know which ones and if in stock, we will email you first for your approval a jpeg picture of the very one you would get.<\/strong><\/p>\n

Smith\u2019s Illustrated Astronomy <\/strong>was the most popular American pictorial astronomy guide of the 19th century. It contained numerous scientific diagrams demonstrating or showing principles of planetary motion and features, other astronomical phenomena, the moon, and the constellations. Also included is a picture of the use of an orrery in an elementary classroom. The visual elements in Smith\u2019s astronomical prints are characterized by simple graphic images against a black background, as well as repeating geometric forms and linear elements, typically circles and ovals. Originally copyrighted in 1848, numerous editions followed up to 1866.<\/p>\n

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