COLLECTION NAME:
David Rumsey Historical Map Collection
Record
Author:
Reynolds, James
Author:
Emslie, John
Date:
1850
Short Title:
Transparent Chart of the Heavens
Publisher:
James Reynolds
Publisher Location:
London
Type:
View
Obj Height cm:
29
Obj Width cm:
23
Note:
Colored astronomical view on card, with tissue paper backings and holes in the card in order to allow the user to hold them up to the light and see the stars. Includes explanatory text at the lower margin and insets.
Subject:
Celestial
Full Title:
Transparent Chart of the Heavens, for the Latitude of Great Britain, Shewing the stars visible on any night throughout the year. London. Published by James Reynolds, 174, Strand. (to accompany) Reynolds introduction to natural philosophy.
List No:
13033.015
Page No:
(12)
Series No:
15
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:
13033015.jp2
Authors:
Reynolds, James; Emslie, John
Link To Source
Transparent Chart of the Heavens
