(Celestial) June May April

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June May April Elijah Burrit was a Connecticut school teacher that during a time of growing astronomical knowledge, created a reference that was accessible and interesting. As tech nology advanced so did our knowledge of the stars, and this series captures a glimpse of what we had grasped. These illustrations became a practical tool for the student, and it gained in popularity being published numerous times from the 1830's to the 1850's This image shows the stars from June - April and includes many of the zodiac figures, each named and illustrated. Condition is very good with some minor soiling. Image size is 14 x 13.25 (inches). Show more