Detail View: David Rumsey Historical Map Collection: Geographical diagram of the earth : adapted for illustrating its movements &c.
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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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1851
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Short Title:
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Geographical diagram of the earth : adapted for illustrating its movements &c.
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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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23
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Obj Width cm:
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29
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Scale 1:
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127,500,000
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Note:
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Hand colored engraved map of 2 rotating discs each in 11.4 diameter, fixed to a card giving details of their use. Includes rotating hemispheres illustrate time zones in the world as relative to each other. Relief shown by hachures. Includes insets: The phenomena of day and night; Summer & winter, altitude of the sun in the latitude of London; Meridians of Longitude; Zones; Parallels of latitude. Includes notes.
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World Area:
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World
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Subject:
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Physical
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Full Title:
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Geographical diagram of the earth : adapted for illustrating its movements &c. London. Published by James Reynolds 174 Strand. Rocks & Co. Reeves & Sons. Peacock & Mansfield.(to accompany) Geological Diagrams. (with insets).
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List No:
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3431.003
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Page No:
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(1)
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Series No:
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3
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Engraver or Printer:
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Rocks & Co.
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Engraver or Printer:
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Reeves & Sons
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Engraver or Printer:
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Peacock & Mansfield
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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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1851
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Pub Title:
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Physical geography. ( Cover title) Geological Diagrams. Drawn and engraved by John Emslie. London. Published by James Reynolds 174 Strand.
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Pub Note:
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Hand colored engraved 12 plates of general world geographical phenomena, 28.5x23, Dated 1846-1851. Engraved by Jon Emslie, published by James Reynolds, loose in blue embossed portfolio titled "Geological diagrams" in gilt. Contents includes plate numbers 13-24 or (1-12). Maps provide geographical, geological, ethnological, zoological and climatological information. 1. Geographical Diagram of the Earth. 2. Physical Map of the world. 3. Mountains. 4. Panoramic Plan of the Principal Rivers and Lakes. 5. Waterfalls., with text on verso. 6. Distribution of The Currents of Air...Meteorological Map Showing The distribution of the Rain. 7. Tidal Chart of the World..Botanical Map Showing The Distribution of Plants. 8. Zoological Map Showing The distribution of Animals...The Distribution of Birds and Reptiles. 9. Ethnographical Map Showing the Distribution of the Human Race. 10. The Principal Varieties of Mankind. 11. Physical Map of The British Isles and the Surrounding Seas. 12. Comparative View of The Principal Buildings in the World.
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Pub List No:
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3431.000
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Pub Type:
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School Atlas
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Image No:
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3431003.jp2
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Authors:
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Reynolds, James; Emslie, John
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