The Starry Heavens - Ellison Hawks (Early 20th Century Edition)

A beautifully illustrated vintage astronomy book with celestial charm.

A wonderfully atmospheric early 20th-century astronomy book by Ellison Hawks, Fellow of the Royal Astronomical Society. The Starry Heavens captures the era’s fascination with the night sky, bringing together charming illustrations, early astronomical photography, and accessible scientific writing.

This edition is part of the “Shown” Series, a well-loved collection of educational books from the Edwardian period. Inside, you’ll find colour plates (including Hawks’ own paintings), detailed star charts, and captivating descriptions of constellations, planets, comets, and lunar features.

The deep navy clothbound cover, framed in gilt, has softened beautifully with age, the kind of worn, story-rich texture we adore at Hiraeth Vintage. The interior pages show foxing, gentle age toning, and some tears and losses to the last page, all consistent with an oft-read and well-loved book over a century old.

A thoughtful gift for star-gazers, collectors of vintage science books, or anyone who loves objects that hold the quiet poetry of the past.