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Published by James Reynolds, [London, 1850
Seller: Jeffrey H. Marks, Rare Books, ABAA, Rochester, NY, U.S.A.
Single card, A hand-colored engraving depicts various Asiatics, Australians, Europeans, Polynesians, Africans, and Americans. 9 x 11 inches. Fine. For use in schools.
Published by James Reynolds, [London, 1852
Seller: Jeffrey H. Marks, Rare Books, ABAA, Rochester, NY, U.S.A.
Single card, A hand-colored engraving depicts 16 identified geological phenomena including a volcanos, glaciers, earthquakes, etc. 9 x 11 inches. Fine. For use in schools.
Published by James Reynolds, London, 1852
Seller: Portman Rare Books, Tonbridge, United Kingdom
Book
No Binding. Condition: Good. EMSLIE, John (illustrator). One of the series of cards demonstrating Natural Philosophy and phenomena published by James Reynolds for use in schools. Hand coloured illustrations and diagrams printed on paper (9 inches x 11 3/8 inches). slight toning, the word Sample neatly on top left hand margin and 45 on the right, both in a contemporary hand, otherwise in good condition with bright colours. Scarce. [QP].
Published by James Reynolds, [London, 1848
Seller: Jeffrey H. Marks, Rare Books, ABAA, Rochester, NY, U.S.A.
Single card, A hand-colored engraving depicts tempests on land, tempests at sea, waterspouts, fog, falling stars, a rainbow, etc. (a total of 24 identified phenomena). 9 x 11 inches. Fine. For use in schools. With extensive text on verso.
Published by James Reynolds, London, 1850
Seller: Richard Thornton Books PBFA, Old Langho, United Kingdom
Association Member: PBFA
Book First Edition
No Binding. Condition: Very Good. No Jacket. John Emslie (illustrator). First Edition. This is is a Very Good Copy of this Educational Chart Undated But Circa 1848 - 1850. The main diagram shows the Earth's rotation around the Sun and is surrounded by a set of the Zodiac which give the names and symbols .It also depicts the different seasons and the relevant positions of the equinoxes.At the bottom of the chart are detailed text that explain the phenomena and solstices are marked. Text at the corners describes the Zodiac and the Earth, and a longer text at the bottom explains the Phenomena of the Seasons. N.B.James Reynolds produced some wonderful educational astronomical charts from around 1840 to around 1870.They were invariably hand coloured on card with some notes of explanation etc.Some had very clever tissue insets so that when held up to the light they illuminated the picture as if by magic and there are some wonderful transparent images produced to illuminate the sky.He produced various aspects of astronomy such as stars and constellations,comets,eclipses and planets near and far from Earth.John Emslie 1813 to 1875 was the principal artist and engraver of these wonderful charts.
Published by James Reynolds, London, 1850
Seller: Richard Thornton Books PBFA, Old Langho, United Kingdom
Association Member: PBFA
Book First Edition
No Binding. Condition: Very Good. No Jacket. John Emslie (illustrator). First Edition. This is is a Very Good Copy of this Educational Chart Undated But Circa 1850. The main diagram shows both Eclipses of the Sun and of The Moon coupled with The Theory of the Tides being 'The Neap Tide' and 'The Spring Tide' so there are 6 coloured illustrations in total.At the bottom of the chart there is further detailed text with an explanation of The Tides.The chart remains in good condition with just one small 1cm closed tear to the bottom section.Measures 11'' by 9'' Circa 1850 N.B.James Reynolds produced some wonderful educational astronomical charts from around 1840 to around 1860.They were invariably hand coloured on card with some notes of explanation etc.Some had very clever tissue insets so that when held up to the light they illuminated the picture as if by magic and there are some wonderful transparent images produced to illuminate the sky.He produced various aspects of astronomy such as stars and constellations,comets,eclipses and planets near and far from Earth.John Emslie 1813 to 1875 was the principal artist and engraver of these wonderful diagrams.
Published by James Reynolds, [London, 1850
Seller: Jeffrey H. Marks, Rare Books, ABAA, Rochester, NY, U.S.A.
Single card, Nine planets are depicted in colored translucent tissue against a black background giving a lovely effect when held up to light. Additional hand-colored engraved vignetts depict the phases of Saturn and Venus and the relative distances of the planets from the sun. 9 x 11 inches. Fine. For use in schools.
Published by James Reynolds, London, 1848
Seller: Richard Thornton Books PBFA, Old Langho, United Kingdom
Association Member: PBFA
Book First Edition
No Binding. Condition: Very Good. No Jacket. John Emslie (illustrator). First Edition. This is a Very Good Copy of this Educational Chart Undated But Circa 1848 - 1850.It shows hand coloured pictures of both comets and aerolites with a centre illustration of the Orbit of a Comet.Interesting notes of reference including fig 1 which was a comet from 1680 length of tail 120 millions of miles,velocity 800,000 miles an hour and period of revolution 576 years.The chart Measures 11'' by 9'' in size.Scarce work with just a little minor thumbing along edges and some pencil doodling to the rear cover.N.B.James Reynolds produced some wonderful educational astronomical charts from around 1840 to around 1870.They were invariably hand coloured on card with some notes of explanation etc.Some had very clever tissue insets so that when held up to the light they illuminated the picture as if by magic and there are some wonderful transparent images produced to illuminate the sky.He produced various aspects of astronomy such as stars and constellations,comets,eclipses and planets near and far from Earth.John Emslie 1813 to 1875 was the principal artist and engraver of these wonderful charts.
Published by James Reynolds, London, 1848
Seller: Richard Thornton Books PBFA, Old Langho, United Kingdom
Association Member: PBFA
Book First Edition
No Binding. Condition: Very Good. No Jacket. John Emslie (illustrator). First Edition. This is a Very Good Copy of this Educational Chart Undated But Circa 1848 - 1850.It shows the various appearances of the moon periodically in her revolution round the Earth.There are extensive details and notes of the Moon's phases and this wonderful chart is illuminated when held up to a bright light source due to the clever use of tissue to the rear of the chart.(see picture) It Measures 11'' by 9'' in size.Scarce work in very good condition comensurate with the age of the Chart. N.B.James Reynolds produced some wonderful educational astronomical charts from around 1840 to around 1870.They were invariably hand coloured on card with some notes of explanation etc.Some had very clever tissue insets so that when held up to the light they illuminated the picture as if by magic and there are some wonderful transparent images produced to illuminate the sky.He produced various aspects of astronomy such as stars and constellations,comets,eclipses and planets near and far from Earth.John Emslie 1813 to 1875 was the principal artist and engraver of these wonderful charts.
Published by James Reynolds, London, 1848
Seller: Richard Thornton Books PBFA, Old Langho, United Kingdom
Association Member: PBFA
Book First Edition
No Binding. Condition: Very Good. No Jacket. John Emslie (illustrator). First Edition. This is a Very Good Copy of this Educational Chart Undated But Circa 1848 - 1850.It shows the comparative magnitudes of the Planets.And the details include an estimation that a Cannon ball flying at the rate of 100 miles an hour would take to reach the sun,from Mercury 4 and a Half Years,Venus 8 Years,Earth 11 Years,Mars 16.5 years,Jupiter 59.5 years,Saturn 102 years,Uranus 205.5 years and Neptune about 350 years.With smaller charts of venus and Saturn to the Chart along top.This wonderful chart is illuminated when held up to a bright light source due to the clever use of tissue to the rear of the chart.(see picture) It Measures 11'' by 9'' in size.Scarce work in very good condition given the age of the work. N.B.James Reynolds produced some wonderful educational astronomical charts from around 1840 to around 1870.They were invariably hand coloured on card with some notes of explanation etc.Some had very clever tissue insets so that when held up to the light they illuminated the picture as if by magic and there are some wonderful transparent images produced to illuminate the sky.He produced various aspects of astronomy such as stars and constellations,comets,eclipses and planets near and far from Earth.John Emslie 1813 to 1875 was the principal artist and engraver of these wonderful charts.
Published by London. James Reynolds. 1858, 1858
Seller: J. Patrick McGahern Books Inc. (ABAC), Ottawa, ON, Canada
4to. 28cm, 8p., cover title, with a hand colour front "Steam Engine Boiler with its appendages"., in the original printed paper wrappers, very good condition, in the original portfolio wavy grain brown blind decorated cloth with gilt block titles on the cover, colour diagrams loosely inserted - the linen backs on the colour prints are dust worn and one has some tears at the folds not affecting the colour plate, very good, rare (Loh). ~ Designed to demonstrate a clear idea of the principal and action of that wonderful machine, the steam engine. Publisher and Illustrators during this period (1840 to 1860's, produced a number of similar scientific diagram plate such as the eclectic telegraph, and astronomical and geographical diagrams, geology, waterfalls, buildings, air currents. The two magnificent large plates were drawn and engraved by John Emslie [1813-75] who specialized in scientific illustration. No copies were located at auction.