COLLECTION NAME:
David Rumsey Historical Map Collection
Record
Author:
Reynolds, James
Author:
Emslie, John
Date:
1850
Short Title:
Zoological map showing the distribution of animals. Zoological map showing the distribution of birds & reptiles
Publisher:
James Reynolds
Publisher Location:
London
Type:
Atlas Map
Obj Height cm:
29
Obj Width cm:
23
Note:
Hand colored engraved 2 zoological maps of the world on one sheet. Distribution of animals and the distribution of birds and reptiles around the world represented by color lines. Includes notes.
World Area:
World
Subject:
Zoological
Full Title:
Zoological map showing the distribution of animals over the world. (inset) Perpendicular distribution of animals. (with) zoological map showing the distribution of birds & reptiles, over the world. (inset) Perpendicular distribution of birds & reptiles. Drawn & Engraved by John Emslie. Published by James Reynolds, 174, Strand. London. (to accompany) Reynolds introduction to natural philosophy.
List No:
13033.039
Page No:
(32)
Series No:
39
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:
13033039.jp2
Authors:
Reynolds, James; Emslie, John
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