COLLECTION NAME:
David Rumsey Historical Map Collection
Record
Author:
Reynolds, James
Author:
Emslie, John
Date:
1852
Short Title:
Principal eminences of the British Islands
Publisher:
James Reynolds
Publisher Location:
London
Type:
View
Obj Height cm:
29
Obj Width cm:
23
Scale 1:
None shown
Note:
Engraved color view by John Emslie illustrating Ben Nevis, Snowdon and Scafell Pike, the highest mountains in Scotland, Wales and England respectively, as well as the heights of other significant locations in the British Isles. Includes notes: "The smaller figures denote the geological formations of the hills".
Country:
England
Country:
Scotland
Country:
Ireland
Country:
Wales
Region:
British Isles
Subject:
Pictorial map
Subject:
Mountains; Rivers
Subject:
Data Visualization
Full Title:
Principal eminences of the British Islands. London, Published by James Reynolds 174 Strand. March 3, 1852. Drawn and engraved by John Ernslie. (to accompany) Geological Diagrams.
List No:
0848.002
Page No:
(1)
Series No:
2
Publication Author:
Reynolds, James
Publication Author:
Emslie, John
Pub Date:
1852
Pub Title:
Geological Diagrams. (On cover). London, Published by James Reynolds 174 Strand. Drawn and engraved by John Emslie.
Pub Note:
12 plates 28.5x23, showing Geology and natural phenomena. Plates are dated 1946-1852. Art plates are hand colored, with vignettes. Plate 3 :"Diagram of meteorology" includes "Explanation on meteorological phenomena" on verso. Imprint from plates. Laid in the portfolio are two short books on geology published by Reynolds: "Reynolds' outline of science and art. Geology. 1858." in 20 pages, and "Geological notes by John Morris, F.G.S." in 8 folded pages. The set place in embossed red covers with the title in gilt.
Pub List No:
0848.000
Pub Type:
School Atlas
Pub Maps:
12
Pub Height cm:
29
Pub Width cm:
24
Image No:
0848002.jp2
Authors:
Reynolds, James; Emslie, John
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Principal eminences of the British Islands
