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The Earth and its Atmosphere.
Drawn and Engraved by John Emslie.
Published by James Reynolds, 174, Strand. March 10.th 1849.
Hand coloured engraving, sheet 230 x 285mm (9 x 11¼").
One of a set of 12 hand-tinted astronomical prints with explanatory text from the series 'Astronomical Diagrams'. Several of the images were drawn and engraved by John Emslie, who also collaborated with Reynolds on the set of diagrams, 'Popular Diagrams of Natural Philosophy'. A section of the Earth and its atmosphere at the equator, higlighting the effects of reflection and refraction and the uneven nature of the Earth's surface. The oceans and continents are indicated as are some islands and volcanoes.
[Ref: 56884] £360.00
Chart of the Heavens, for the Latitude of Great Britain. Shewing The Stars Visible On Any Night Throughout The Year.
London: Published By James Reynolds, 174, Strand. [n.d., c.1850]
Hand tinted engraving, sheet 230 x 285mm (9 x 11¼"). Ink stamp on the back 'St Thomas's Schools Mount Vernon.'
One of a set of 12 hand-tinted astronomical prints with explanatory text from the series 'Astronomical Diagrams'. Several of the images were drawn and engraved by John Emslie, who also collaborated with Reynolds on the set of diagrams, 'Popular Diagrams of Natural Philosophy'. A celestial tranformation map with calendar scale round the outside; holes where the stars are so when held up to the light they "shine".
[Ref: 56836] £360.00
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Comets. Comets are heavenly bodies of a luminous and nebulous appearance which approach and recede from the Sun, moving in very elliptical...
[Drawn and Engraved by John Emslie.]
London, James Reynolds, 174, Strand. Sep.r 25 1860
Hand coloured engraving, sheet 230 x 285mm (9 x 11¼"). Some foxing.
Astronomical diagram from a set of teaching cards published by Reynolds; depicting comets in the years 1811, 1680, 1858, 1835 and 1741 with explainary text. Most likely drawn and engraved by John Emslie, who frequently collaborated with Reynolds on diagrams.
[Ref: 56830] £390.00
Geographical Diagram of The Earth. Adapted for Illustrating Its Movements &c.
[Drawn & Engraved by John Emslie]
London: J. Reynolds, 174, Strand; Reeves & Sons; Rock & Co; Peacock & Mansfield. [n.d., c.1850]
Engraving, sheet 230 x 285mm (9 x 11¼"). Missing two volvelle, pinholes where they would have been. Ink stamp on the back 'St Thomas's Schools Mount Vernon.' Ink stains upper right corner.
Series of six diagrams illustrating day and night, the climatic zones and the Earth's rotation and its movement through space with two rotating, hand-coloured discs showing the hemispheres of the Earth which are sadly missing. See reference 56798.
[Ref: 56881] £130.00
(£156.00 incl.VAT)
Eclipses. The Theory of the Tides.
[Drawn & Engraved by John Emslie]
[London: J. Reynolds, 174, Strand. n.d., c.1850]
Hand coloured engraving, sheet 230 x 285mm (9 x 11¼"). Small tears at the bottom and some of the explanatory text faded. Some ageing to the paper.
One of a set of 12 hand-tinted astronomical prints with explanatory text from the series 'Astronomical Diagrams'. Several of the images were drawn and engraved by John Emslie, who also collaborated with Reynolds on the set of diagrams, 'Popular Diagrams of Natural Philosophy'. Diagrams explaining eclipses of the Moon, eclipses of the Sun, and the theory of tides
[Ref: 56887] £280.00
(£336.00 incl.VAT)
Eclipses. The Theory of the Tides.
[Drawn & Engraved by John Emslie]
[London: J. Reynolds, 174, Strand. n.d., c.1850]
Hand coloured engraving, sheet 230 x 285mm (9 x 11¼"). Some ageing to the paper. Ink stamp on the back 'St Thomas's Schools Mount Vernon.'
One of a set of 12 hand-tinted astronomical prints with explanatory text from the series 'Astronomical Diagrams'. Several of the images were drawn and engraved by John Emslie, who also collaborated with Reynolds on the set of diagrams, 'Popular Diagrams of Natural Philosophy'. Diagrams explaining eclipses of the Moon, eclipses of the Sun, and the theory of tides.
[Ref: 56890] £280.00
(£336.00 incl.VAT)
Diagram of Meteorology, displaying the various phenomena of the atmosphere
Drawn and Engraved by John Emslie.
Publsihed by J. Reynolds, 174, Strand, Sep.r 20.th 1846. London- J. Reynolds, 174, Strand; Reeves & Sons; Rock & Co; Peacock & Mansfield.
Hand tinted engraving, sheet 230 x 285mm (9 x 11¼"). Ink stamp on the back 'St Thomas's Schools Mount Vernon.'
One of a set of 12 hand-tinted astronomical prints with explanatory text from the series 'Astronomical Diagrams'. Several of the images were drawn and engraved by John Emslie, who also collaborated with Reynolds on the set of diagrams, 'Popular Diagrams of Natural Philosophy'. Print of various weather conditions and natural disasters with key. Explanation of meterological phenomena on other side.
[Ref: 56838] £320.00
Telescopic Appearance of the Moon. The appearance of the Moon as seen by Lord Rosse's great telescope is...
Drawn and Engraved by John Emslie.
Published by J. Reynolds, 174, Strand, Sep.r 20.th 1846.
Hand tinted engraving, sheet 230 x 285mm (9 x 11¼"). Tissue paper glued to the back has created a bit of cockling. Ink stamp on the back 'St Thomas's Schools Mount Vernon.'
One of a set of 12 hand-tinted astronomical prints with explanatory text from the series 'Astronomical Diagrams'. Several of the images were drawn and engraved by John Emslie, who also collaborated with Reynolds on the set of diagrams, 'Popular Diagrams of Natural Philosophy'. A transformation print of the Moon.
[Ref: 56852] £350.00
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Mountains.
Drawn & Engraved by John Emslie.
London- J. Reynolds, 174, Strand; Reeves & Sons; Rock & Co; Peacock & Mansfield. [n.d., c.1850]
Hand coloured engraving, sheet 230 x 285mm (9 x 11¼").
Data visulisation of mountain and volcanoe heights with key; from Reynolds series 'Introduction to Natural Philosophy', a companion to Reynolds's series of Popular diagrams of natural philosophy comprising of two hundred and fifty illustrations.
[Ref: 56834] £220.00
(£264.00 incl.VAT)
Illustrations of Natural Pholosophy Optics. Popular Diagrams N.o 32.
Drawn & Engraved by John Emslie.
London, Published by James Reynolds, 174, Strand. [n.d., c.1850]
Hand coloured engraving, sheet 230 x 285mm (9 x 11¼").
Part of the series "Popular Diagrams" with plates no. 25-35 which were accompanied by 24 pages of descriptive text. Diagrams of lenses, refraction, reflection, eclipses, the human eye and camera obscuras.
[Ref: 56878] £220.00
(£264.00 incl.VAT)
The Phases Of The Moon. The various appearearances which the Moon periodically presents in her...
London: Published By James Reynolds, 174, Strand. [n.d., c.1850]
Hand tinted engraving, sheet 230 x 285mm (9 x 11¼"). Some time staining along edges of card. Small tear in the tissue paper behind full moon and pinhole in half moon next to it. Ink stamp on the back 'St Thomas's Schools Mount Vernon.'
One of a set of 12 hand-tinted astronomical prints with explanatory text from the series 'Astronomical Diagrams'. Several of the images were drawn and engraved by John Emslie, who also collaborated with Reynolds on the set of diagrams, 'Popular Diagrams of Natural Philosophy'. A transformation print with holes in the card backed by tissue paper to indicate the lit portions of the Moon during its cycle when held up to the light. Text at top and bottom give an explanation of these movements and appearances.
[Ref: 56831] £360.00
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Physical Map Of The World. From The Discoveries Of The Most Eminent Modern Geographers.
Drawn & Engraved by John Emslie.
Published by James Reynolds 174 Strand London, Dec.r 10th 1849.
Hand coloured engraving, sheet 230 x 285mm (9 x 11¼"). Small ink splatter and abrasion top left corner. Ink stamp on the back 'St Thomas's Schools Mount Vernon.'
Map with explanatory text from Reynolds series 'Introduction to Natural Philosophy', a companion to Reynolds's series of Popular diagrams of natural philosophy comprising of two hundred and fifty illustrations. Shows the distribution of mountain ranges, deserts, the seasonal range of the Earth's icecaps and global ocean currents are shown along with air and sea temperatures around the world.
[Ref: 56832] £180.00
Panoramic Plan of the Principal Rivers and Lakes.
Drawn & Engraved by John Emslie.
London, Published by James Reynolds, 174, Strand. [n.d., c.1850]
Hand coloured engraving, sheet 230 x 285mm (9 x 11¼").
Data visulisation of river and lake sizes with key; from Reynolds series 'Introduction to Natural Philosophy', a companion to Reynolds's series of Popular diagrams of natural philosophy comprising of two hundred and fifty illustrations.
[Ref: 56877] £220.00
(£264.00 incl.VAT)
Diagram illustrating the earth's annual revolution round the sun, and its diurnal rotation on its axis. Showing its position on the first of every month.
Drawn & Engraved by John Emslie
Published by J. Reynolds, 174, Strand. Aug.t 6. 1851.
Hand coloured engraving, sheet 230 x 285mm (9 x 11¼"). Ink stamp on the back 'St Thomas's Schools Mount Vernon.'
Diagram showing why we have seasons with explanatory text.
[Ref: 56882] £280.00
(£336.00 incl.VAT)
The earth's annual revolution round the sun, and its diurnal rotation on its axis. Showing its position on the first of every month.
Drawn & Engraved by John Emslie
Published by J. Reynolds, 174, Strand. Aug.t 6. 1851.
Hand coloured engraving, sheet 230 x 285mm (9 x 11¼"). Light foxing.
Diagram showing why we have seasons with explanatory text.
[Ref: 56885] £260.00
(£312.00 incl.VAT)
The Sun and Solar Phenomena.
Drawn & Engraved by John Emslie.
London: J. Reynolds, 174, Strand. [n.d., c.1850]
Hand coloured engraving, sheet 230 x 285mm (9 x 11¼"). Ink stamp on the back 'St Thomas's Schools Mount Vernon.'
One of a set of 12 hand-tinted astronomical prints with explanatory text from the series 'Astronomical Diagrams'. Several of the images were drawn and engraved by John Emslie, who also collaborated with Reynolds on the set of diagrams, 'Popular Diagrams of Natural Philosophy'. Large image of the Sun with several sunspots, and smaller diagrams at the top showing the relationship of the Sun and Earth during the day and night and at different seasons. Small vignettes at the bottom give artistic renderings of a Transit of Mercury, The Sun at Midnight at the North Cape of Europe and an Annualar Eclipse. A bar down the left hand side of the main image shows the comparative size of the planets as seen from the Sun and a bar on the right shows the changing appearance of sunspots on different parts of its disc.
[Ref: 56889] £360.00
Transparent Solar System, Displaying The Planets With Their Orbits, As Known At The Present Day. Derrived from the latest and best authorities.
[Drawn and Engraved by John Emslie]
London: Published by James Reynolds, 174, Strand. [n.d., c.1850]
Hand coloured engraving, sheet 230 x 285mm (9 x 11¼"). Ink stamp on the back 'St Thomas's Schools Mount Vernon.' Small hole in Saturn's tissue paper.
One of a set of 12 hand-tinted astronomical prints with explanatory text from the series 'Astronomical Diagrams'. Several of the images were drawn and engraved by John Emslie, who also collaborated with Reynolds on the set of diagrams, 'Popular Diagrams of Natural Philosophy'. A transformation print of the Solar System.
[Ref: 56883] £280.00
(£336.00 incl.VAT)
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[Triangle with analemma adapted to show the sun's declination for every day in the year in all latitudes.]
[Drawn & Engraved by John Emslie]
[London : Published by James Reynolds. Decr. 7th.1852.]
Engraving, sheet 215 x 185mm (8½ x 7¼"). Tip is lightly soiled and creased.
Tool placed in the front inside of Reynold's book 'View of Nature in all Climates, from the Equator to the Arctic Circle' which consisted of a folded colored pictorial diagram engraved by John Emslie and four pages of descriptive text.
[Ref: 56880] £130.00
(£156.00 incl.VAT)
Waterfalls
Drawn & Engraved by John Emslie 1846.
London: J. Reynolds, 174, Strand; Reeves & Sons; Rock & Co; Peacock & Mansfield. [n.d., c.1850]
Hand coloured engraving, sheet 230 x 285mm (9 x 11¼"). Ink stamps on the back 'St Thomas's Schools Mount Vernon' and 'Broughton Hall West Derby.'
Data visulisation of waterfall heights with key; from Reynolds series 'Introduction to Natural Philosophy', a companion to Reynolds's series of Popular diagrams of natural philosophy comprising of two hundred and fifty illustrations.
[Ref: 56879] £220.00
(£264.00 incl.VAT)
No.4. Wesleyan Theological Institution, Didsbury.
Engraved by John Emslie.
London, T.M. Inchbold, 161 Fleet St. [n.d., c.1850.]
Steel engraving, sheet 115 x 155mm. 4½ x 6". Sheet trimmed close to engraved area
A Methodist training college on Wilmslow Road in Didsbury, Manchester. It later became Didsbury College of Education before being incorporated into the Metropolitan University of Manchester where it is now their Institute of Education, responsible for teacher training. The original building dates from 1842 and is distinctive for its long stone frontage in a pseudo-Grecian style, eleven bays long and two storeys high, giant pilasters and end pavilions. The central three-storey block was originally the Governor's residence.
[Ref: 17227] £60.00
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The Theory of the Seasons And Signs of the Zodiac.
[Drawn & Engraved by John Emslie]
London: J. Reynolds, 174, Strand. [n.d., c.1850]
Fine hand coloured engraving, sheet 230 x 285mm (9 x 11¼"). Ink stamp on the back 'St Thomas's Schools Mount Vernon.'
One of a set of 12 hand-tinted astronomical prints with explanatory text from the series 'Astronomical Diagrams'. Several of the images were drawn and engraved by John Emslie, who also collaborated with Reynolds on the set of diagrams, 'Popular Diagrams of Natural Philosophy'. Diagram depicting the science of the seasons and zodiac signs with explanatory text.
[Ref: 56888] £360.00
The Seasons And Signs of the Zodiac.
[Drawn & Engraved by John Emslie]
London: J. Reynolds, 174, Strand. [n.d., c.1850]
Hand coloured engraving, sheet 230 x 285mm (9 x 11¼").
One of a set of 12 hand-tinted astronomical prints with explanatory text from the series 'Astronomical Diagrams'. Several of the images were drawn and engraved by John Emslie, who also collaborated with Reynolds on the set of diagrams, 'Popular Diagrams of Natural Philosophy'. Diagram depicting the science of the seasons and zodiac signs with explanatory text. For French version see Ref 56893.
[Ref: 56886] £320.00
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