** RARE ** Astronomical Chart The Sun & Solar Phenomena James Reynolds 1851

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James Reynolds (Designed and Engraved in Colour By John Emslie) : Chart of The Sun and Solar Phenomena First Edition Published By James Reynolds London 1851 Rare Astronomical Chart …………….  (see pics)   Condition Of Chart: This is a Very Good Copy of this Educational Chart undated but last entry to back is of 1851.This chart the Sun in relation to Earth and other Planets and it’s luminous matter and spots with some bing as large as over 40,000 miles in diameter.The smaller drawings to the bottom of the chart show the Annular Eclipse,The Sun at midnight at the North Cape of Europe and the Transit of Mercury.On the rear plain cover are some faint pencil scrolls.It’s designed and engraved on stiff card and is hand coloured by John Emslie.The Chart is in very good condition with no tears,just a little smudging to the outer edges where it has been handled over the years.Measures 11” by 9” in size.Scarce work.[1851]  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 chartsPostage: (Free Insurance Is Included in the event of a book being lost or stolen in transit) Please allow for the following postage times below which are a guide only as sometimes a book may reach you earlier than these approximate times,but there can be delays on occasions. Sent 1st Class:  Free (UK) 1-2 working days from dispatchSent Air-Mail:    £5.00 (Europe) 5 -12 working days from dispatchSent Air-Mail:    £6.00 (Rest of the World) 10 – 14 working days from dispatch Payments:Paypal We are happy to send you a paypal invoice on completion of the salePlease note that we are full time booksellers and members of the PBFA. All books are packaged carefully and come fully insured so please view the pictures and bid with confidence.  Please view my other books currently listed on E-Bay by visiting our E-Bay ShopNB Please note USA is Now World Zone 3 with Increased Charges Applied from 1st JulyAir-Mail Approx 7-14 Days is now £14.95

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