COLLECTION NAME:
David Rumsey Historical Map Collection
Record
Author:
Reynolds, James
Author:
Emslie, John
Date:
1852
Short Title:
Geological map of the world
Publisher:
James Reynolds
Publisher Location:
London
Type:
Atlas Map
Obj Height cm:
23
Obj Width cm:
29
Scale 1:
2,160,000
Note:
Hand color engraved map, shows the worldwide distribution of various rock types. Includes reference identifying: alluvium (sedimentary), igneous (primary, secondary & tertiary), metamorphic (changed) and volcanic.
World Area:
World
Subject:
Geology
Full Title:
Geological map of the world. Drawn and engraved by John Emslie. Published by James Reynolds 174 Strand. London. (inset views) Ice barriers of the Polar Regions.(with) Coral Reefs. (with) Island of Cyclps Mediterranean. (with) Barren Island, Bay of Bengal. (with) Cape Pillar, Van Dieman's Land. (to accompany) Geological Diagrams.
List No:
0848.011
Page No:
(9)
Series No:
11
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:
0848011.jp2
Authors:
Reynolds, James; Emslie, John
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