COLLECTION NAME:
David Rumsey Historical Map Collection
Record
Author:
Reynolds, James
Author:
Emslie, John
Date:
1850
Short Title:
Geological map of the world
Publisher:
James Reynolds
Publisher Location:
London
Type:
Atlas Map
Obj Height cm:
23
Obj Width cm:
29
Note:
Hand colored engraved geological map. Shows distribution of various rock types. Includes explanatory text and reference to various rocks.
World Area:
World
Subject:
Geology
Full Title:
Geological map of the world. Drawn & Engraved by John Emslie. Published by James Reynolds, 174, Strand. London. (to accompany) Reynolds introduction to natural philosophy. (inset views) Ice barriers of the Polar Regions.(with) Coral Reefs. (with) Island of Cyclps Mediterranean. (with) Barren Island, Bay of Bengal. (with) Cape Pillar, Van Dieman's Land.
List No:
13033.025
Page No:
(18)
Series No:
25
Engraver or Printer:
Emslie, John
Publication Author:
Reynolds, James
Publication Author:
Emslie, John
Pub Date:
1850
Pub Title:
Reynolds Introduction to Natural Philosophy ... A companion to Reynolds's series of Popular diagrams of natural philosophy, comprising two hundred and fifty illustrations. London: James Reynolds, 174, Strand.
Pub Note:
Reynolds created this work in response to the popular demand for information on science and engineering as a result of the Industrial Revolution. This collection consists of 33 loose pictorial plates, with a related text, dated 1849-1852. Drawn and engraved by John Emslie. Some plates are numbered: "Popular Diagrams" no. 25-35, accompanied by 24 pages of descriptive text. The collection is loosely bound as a sets in a green portfolio with a red paper label on the spine printed with title " Reynolds - Introduction to Natural Philosophy" in gilt.
Pub List No:
13033.000
Pub Type:
Case Map
Pub Maps:
32
Pub Height cm:
30
Pub Width cm:
25
Image No:
13033025.jp2
Authors:
Reynolds, James; Emslie, John
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Geological map of the world
