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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.

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Victorian card teaching aid.

Very good. Even overall toning. Blank on verso. Size 9 x 11.25 Inches. This is a c. 1851 James Reynolds chart of comets and meteorites. Aerolite, the word used by Reynolds in the chart's title, is an archaic term for a meteorite. A dozen comets appear within the black oval at the center and surround a diagram of a comet's orbit. A reference table, situated at the bottom center, identifies the celestial bodies illustrated here. Among these are the comet of 1680, Halley's comet, the comet of 1741 'having six tails,' and numbers six through twelve are 'comets described by ancient authors.' Short texts describing comets and aerolites appear along the left and right sides, and stunning illustrations of meteor showers occupy the bottom left and right corners. Today, these meteor showers are known as the Leonids and peak annually in November. The 1833 shower or storm, as they are also known, was the first to break into popular consciousness and brought fame and notoriety to the event. Estimates for the peak rate of the 1833 storm range from over 100,000 meteors an hour to numbers in excess of 240,000 throughout the entire nine-hour event. Publication History and Census This chart was created and published by James Reynolds c. 1851. While uncatalogued in OCLC, examples are part of the David Rumsey Map Collection and the National Maritime Museum in Greenwich, London, England. References: Rumsey 3432.019.

Leather Bound. Condition: New. Language: English. Language: English. Presenting an Exquisite Leather-Bound Edition, expertly crafted with Original Natural Leather that gracefully adorns the spine and corners. The allure continues with Golden Leaf Printing that adds a touch of elegance, while Hand Embossing on the rounded spine lends an artistic flair. This masterpiece has been meticulously reprinted in 2024, utilizing the invaluable guidance of the original edition published many years ago in 1843. The contents of this book are presented in classic black and white. Its durability is ensured through a meticulous sewing binding technique, enhancing its longevity. Imprinted on top-tier quality paper. A team of professionals has expertly processed each page, delicately preserving its content without alteration. Due to the vintage nature of these books, every page has been manually restored for legibility. However, in certain instances, occasional blurriness, missing segments, or faint black spots might persist. We sincerely hope for your understanding of the challenges we faced with these books. Recognizing their significance for readers seeking insight into our historical treasure, we've diligently restored and reissued them. Our intention is to offer this valuable resource once again. We eagerly await your feedback, hoping that you'll find it appealing and will generously share your thoughts and recommendations. Lang: - English, Pages: - 428, Print on Demand. If it is a multi-volume set, then it is only a single volume. We are specialised in Customisation of books, if you wish to opt different color leather binding, you may contact us. This service is chargeable. Product Disclaimer: Kindly be informed that, owing to the inherent nature of leather as a natural material, minor discolorations or textural variations may be perceptible. Explore the FOLIO EDITION (12x19 Inches): Available Upon Request. 428 428.