Astronomy'. Richard Anthony Proctor (1837-1888), English astronomer, mathematician and popular science writer. Founded 'Knowledge', a science periodical, in 1881, published first as a weekly then, from, 1885 as a monthly. From 1873 he lectured successfully in America. Cartoon by 'Spy' pseudonym of Leslie Ward (1851-1922) British painter and caricaturist, from 'Vanity Fair'. (London, 3 March 1883). Chromolithograph.

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Astronomy'. Richard Anthony Proctor (1837-1888), English astronomer, mathematician and popular science writer. Founded 'Knowledge', a science periodical, in 1881, published first as a weekly then, from, 1885 as a monthly. From 1873 he lectured successfully in America. Cartoon by 'Spy' pseudonym of Leslie Ward (1851-1922) British painter and caricaturist, from 'Vanity Fair'. (London, 3 March 1883). Chromolithograph.

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