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James Reynolds (Designed and Engraved in Colour By John Emslie) : The Theory of the Seasons and The Signs of the Zodiac Published By James Reynolds London Undated But Circa 1848-1850 ……….. Rare Educational Chart…………….. (see pics) Condition Of Chart: This is is a Very Good Copy of this Educational Chart Undated But Circa 1848 – 1850. The main diagram shows the Earth’s rotation around the Sun and is surrounded by a set of the Zodiac which give the names and symbols .It also depicts the different seasons and the relevant positions of the equinoxes.At the bottom of the chart are detailed text that explain the phenomena and solstices are marked. Text at the corners describes the Zodiac and the Earth, and a longer text at the bottom explains the Phenomena of the Seasons.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 Shop
