James Reynolds (pub.)
A Mid 19th-Century Hold-to-Light Chart of the Telescopic Appearance of the Moon, c. 1850
Letterpress print on cardstock with affixed translucent colored paper.
11 x 9 inches
A rare duo of mid-19th century celestial charts, published in England by James Reynolds. One is titled 'Telescopic Appearance of the Moon' and the other is titled 'Transparent Solar System,...
A rare duo of mid-19th century celestial charts, published in England by James Reynolds. One is titled "Telescopic Appearance of the Moon" and the other is titled "Transparent Solar System, displaying the planets with their orbits, &c., as known at the present day. Both bear translucent paper on their versos that, went held to light, showcase a colorful view of the heavens.
Between about 1840 and 1870, the publisher James Reynolds issued a number of different educational celestial charts. Some, like the two present examples, bear translucent colored paper mounted to the back, so that they may be held to light. Most were sold in sets, but these appear to be independently issued, as they both bear a price of “one shilling” a piece.
Between about 1840 and 1870, the publisher James Reynolds issued a number of different educational celestial charts. Some, like the two present examples, bear translucent colored paper mounted to the back, so that they may be held to light. Most were sold in sets, but these appear to be independently issued, as they both bear a price of “one shilling” a piece.