COLLECTION NAME:
David Rumsey Historical Map Collection
Record
Author:
Reynolds, James
Author:
Emslie, John
Date:
1846
Short Title:
Diagram of meteorology, displaying the various phenomena of the atmosphere
Publisher:
James Reynolds
Publisher Location:
London
Type:
View
Obj Height cm:
23
Obj Width cm:
29
Scale 1:
None shown
Note:
Colored diagram drawn and engraved by John Emslie, with explanatory card, this is an imaginative depiction of a land and sea displaying a wide range of atmospheric phenomena. This are numbered and listed at bottom panel and include wind, waterspouts, various cloud formations, precipitation, glaciers, aurora, rainbow, halo, mirage, mock suns, zodiacal light, lighting, falling stars and aerolites. On verso: text with explanations of The Atmosphere, Aerial Meteors, Aqueous Meteors, Luminous Meteors and Igneous Meteors.
Subject:
Celestial
Subject:
Imaginary
Subject:
Imaginary
Full Title:
Diagram of meteorology, displaying the various phenomena of the atmosphere. Drawn and engraved by John Emslie. Published by James Reynolds 174 Strand. Sept. 20th.,1846. (to accompany) Geological Diagrams.
List No:
0848.004
Page No:
(3:1)
Series No:
4
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:
0848004.jp2
Authors:
Reynolds, James; Emslie, John
