Author: REYNOLDS,JAMES
Title: Transparent Diagram of the Phases of the Moon
Description: London: James Reynolds, 1848. First Edition. No Binding. 8vo. John Emslie. 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. Very Good .

Keywords: James Reynolds the Moon the Sun Aerolites Comets Planets Astronomy Eclipses Rare Hand Coloured John Emslie Earth Pluto Neptune Mars Saturn Jupiter Mercury


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