COLLECTION NAME:
David Rumsey Historical Map Collection
Record
Author:
Reynolds, James
Author:
Emslie, John
Date:
1849
Short Title:
Geological map of England
Publisher:
James Reynolds
Publisher Location:
London
Type:
Atlas Map
Obj Height cm:
29
Obj Width cm:
23
Scale 1:
None shown
Note:
Hand color engraved map. Dhowing colour-coded areas of rock formations in England. with note: "Primary series colored blue, Secondary series green, Tertiary series yellow". Includes reference identifying the geologic rock formation, text, and cross section. Chart is one of a series of 44 educational charts drawn and engraved by John Emslie. The first geological map of Britain, indeed of any country in the world, was published by William Smith (1769-1839) in 1815.
Country:
England
Subject:
Geology
Full Title:
Geological map of England. London. Published by James Reynolds 174 Strand. Decr. 13th. 1849. (inset views) Slate quarries. (with) Coal mining. (with) The Needles Isle of Wight. (with cross section) Section of the Line A-B. (to accompany) Geological Diagrams.
List No:
0848.012
Page No:
(10)
Series No:
12
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: "Raynolds' 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:
0848012.jp2
Authors:
Reynolds, James; Emslie, John
