Lot 034 - "Half-Hours with the Stars" Antique Astronomy and Constellation Guide with 12 Star Maps by Richard A. Proctor, Published by G. P. Putnam's Sons, New York, 1887 2194 ” (2-7/8" x 4-3/4" x

” (2-7/8" x 4-3/4" x 2-3/4")

Riker specimen mount containing approximately pinned lepidoptera specimens arranged in three columns on cotton batting under glass

Likely used in a carnival

suggesting an unfinished or reworked construction

Housed in its original period bone veneer frame with Latin text paper backing

Lot 034 - "Half-Hours with the Stars" Antique Astronomy and Constellation Guide with 12 Star Maps by Richard A. Proctor, Published by G. P. Putnam's Sons, New York, 1887 2194 ” (2-7/8" x 4-3/4" xAntique astronomy book titled "Half Hours with the Stars: A Plain and Easy Guide to the Knowledge of the Constellations" by Richard A. Proctor, F. R. A. S. Published by G. P. Putnam's Sons, The Knickerbocker Press, New York and London, 1887. The book contains 12 circular blue printed star maps depicting the night sky for each pair of months throughout the year, with accompanying text explaining each map. The front cover features a large circular star