Geographical diagrams / drawn and engraved by John Emslie.
Geographical diagrams / drawn and engraved by John Emslie.
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Author / Creator
Publisher
London James Reynolds, 174 Strand Rock & Co. Reeves & Sons Peacock and Mansfield [1849-1851].
Call Numbers
HQ 2017/1117
Record Identifier
MMS ID
Language
English
Formats
Physical Description
Cartographic data
Scales differ (W 180°--E 180°/N 90°--S 90°)
Physical content
1 atlas (12 plates) : copper engraving, hand-coloured ; sheets 23 x 28.5 cm, in portfolio 30 cm.
Content type
cartographic image
still image
text
Media type
unmediated
Carrier type
sheet
Contents
Maps Geographical diagram of the Earth adapted for illustrating its movements &c. -- Zoological map showing the distribution of animals over the world : Zoological map showing the distribution of birds and reptiles over the world -- Tidal chart of the world, showing the progress of the wave of high...
Illustrations and tables
The principal varities of Mankind --
Comparative view of the principal buildings in the world --
Panoramic plan of the principal rivers and lakes --
Mountains.
Publication information
Publisher
London James Reynolds, 174 Strand Rock & Co. Reeves & Sons Peacock and Mansfield [1849-1851].
Place of Publication
New South Wales
Date Published
[1849-1851].
Subjects
More information
Scope and Contents
Summary
Collection of thematic maps, diagrams and instructive illustrations. Includes maps of the world showing areas of flora and fauna distribution, showing, among other animals the area of distribution of the crocodile, cassowary and Kangaroo. The portfolio includes maps illustrating religious and ethnographic distribution, wind and meteorological chart...
Alternative Titles
Full title
Geographical diagrams / drawn and engraved by John Emslie.
Authors, Artists and Contributors
Author / Creator
Author / Artists
Notes
General note
Title from portfolio cover.
Plates are dated between 1849 and 1851. Plates have varying publication statements, some sheets list multiple publishers or printers.
Map with title: 'Ethnographical map showing the distribution of the human race', includes an inset map "Prevailing religions".
Housed in folded portfolio case, red cloth, embossed with gilt lettering. Map entitled, 'Geographical diagram of the Earth adapted for illustrating its movements &c.' has two volvelles....
Time Period
d1849 d1851
Identifiers
Primary Identifiers
Call Numbers
HQ 2017/1117
Record Identifier
74VKVXWRqZkO
Permalink
https://devfeature-collection.sl.nsw.gov.au/record/74VKVXWRqZkO
Other Identifiers
MMS ID
991024117518002626
