An original 1937 edition of Star Maps, published by The Scottish Provident Institution, Edinburgh. Produced as a promotional booklet, this attractive publication combines astronomical star charts with practical observing information, calendars, and astronomical tables for the year 1937.
The booklet includes a series of blue celestial maps showing the night sky throughout the seasons, together with explanations of the principal constellations and astronomical phenomena visible during the year. Publications such as these were commonly presented to clients of insurance companies and are now sought after by collectors of astronomy, scientific ephemera and Scottish advertising material.
A well-preserved example with clean pages and vibrant blue star charts, making it an appealing piece of inter-war printed ephemera.
Key Details
- Title: Star Maps 1937
- Publisher: The Scottish Provident Institution
- Place of Publication: Edinburgh
- Publication Date: 1937
- Format: Softcover booklet
- Illustrations: Colour star charts and astronomical diagrams
- Language: English
- Subject: Astronomy, constellations, celestial observation
- Type: Promotional scientific booklet / advertising ephemera
Condition Report
- Original card covers in very good condition.
- Clean, tightly bound example.
- Pages bright with only light age toning.
- Blue celestial charts remain vibrant.
- Light handling and shelf wear to the covers.
- No significant tears, staining or losses visible.
- Overall a very good example.