Detail View: David Rumsey Historical Map Collection: Geological map of Scotland
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Author:
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Reynolds, James
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Author:
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Emslie, John
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Date:
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1849
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Short Title:
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Geological map of Scotland
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Publisher:
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James Reynolds
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Publisher Location:
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London
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Type:
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Atlas Map
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Obj Height cm:
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29
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Obj Width cm:
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23
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Note:
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Hand colored engraved geological map. Shows color-coded areas of rock formations in Scotland. Includes explanatory text and reference to various rocks.
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Country:
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Scotland
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Subject:
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Geology
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Full Title:
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Geological map of Scotland. Drawn & Engraved by John Emslie. London, Published by James Reynolds, 174, Strand. (to accompany) Reynolds introduction to natural philosophy. (inset) Shetland Isles. (inset views) Strathaired, Skye Fissures left vacant by decomposed trap. (with) Granite Rocks to the south of Hillswick Ness Shetland. (with) Fingal's Cave, Island of Staffa. (with) Rock and Spindle standrews. (with) Remarkable cured Strata of slate new St. Abb's Head.
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List No:
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13033.027
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Page No:
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(20)
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Series No:
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27
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Engraver or Printer:
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Emslie, John
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Publication Author:
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Reynolds, James
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Publication Author:
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Emslie, John
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Pub Date:
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1850
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Pub Title:
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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.
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Pub Note:
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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.
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Pub List No:
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13033.000
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Pub Type:
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Case Map
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Pub Maps:
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32
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Pub Height cm:
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30
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Pub Width cm:
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25
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Image No:
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13033027.jp2
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Authors:
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Reynolds, James; Emslie, John
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