1923 Hutchinson's Splendour Of The Heavens Antique Illustrated Astronomy Book
Hutchinson's Splendour Of The Heavens
Edited by Rev. T.E.R. Phillips & Dr W.H. Steavenson
Published by Hutchinson & Co: London 1923 Volume 2
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Hutchinson's Splendour of the Heavens: A Popular Authoritative Astronomy (Vol. II), edited by Rev. T. E. R. Phillips and Dr. W. H. Steavenson, is an ambitious early twentieth-century survey of astronomical knowledge, designed to bring the latest scientific discoveries to a broad readership. Published in London in 1923, this richly illustrated volume reflects a period of intense public fascination with the cosmos, incorporating contributions from leading Fellows of the Royal Astronomical Society. The text explores the sun, moon, planets, comets, nebulae, stellar systems, gravitation, tides, and seasonal phenomena, presenting complex astronomical principles in an accessible yet authoritative style.
Volume II is particularly notable for its visual richness, containing 524 black and white illustrations and 13 coloured plates, including striking depictions of Saturn, star clusters such as the Pleiades, and other celestial objects. These photographic and artistic reproductions capture the excitement of early astrophotography and the expanding reach of modern telescopic observation. The editors combine scientific rigour with popular exposition, situating contemporary discoveries within the broader historical development of astronomy while maintaining clarity for the general reader.
Issued by Hutchinson & Co. of Paternoster Row, this 1923 volume stands as a fine example of interwar scientific publishing, blending scholarship, visual splendour, and educational intent. It appeals to collectors of vintage astronomy, historians of science, and enthusiasts of early twentieth-century scientific illustration who appreciate the period's blend of optimism, discovery, and craftsmanship in book production."
Light wear and fading to covers and spine as shown. Small inscription present. Binding solid with no loose pages. A nice copy in very good condition overall. Please study photos to further understand condition.
Size 27.5cm x 21.5cm x 4cm - 527 Pages
