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J. Emslie : 3 items
J. Emslie    Stanford's Geological Atlas of Great Britain c1880-90 (1848)
£15
18 x 24cm


James Emslie was the engraver of the maps for Reynold's Travelling Atlas of England, first published in 1848. In 1860 the maps were adapted to show geological formations and first appeared under the title Reynold's Geological Atlas of Great Britain. Later editions of Reynold's Geological Atlas were by lithographic transfer, and with the maps coloured. This example is from an edition of c1890-1900, as it bears the imprint of Edward Stanford, who took over publication from Reynolds. Original printed colour.
Ref: SHR 015
 
J. Emslie J. Reynolds    Reynold's Geological Atlas of Great Britain c1864-89
£25
23 x 17cm


These maps were drawn and engraved by John Emslie, and first published in 1848 as Reynolds Travelling Atlas of England. In 1860 geological data was added and the maps were re-issued as Reynolds Geological Atlas of Great Britain. There were later editions of the Geological Atlas in c1864 (when the maps were first issued geologically coloured), and in c1867, c1869 and 1889. Editions from 1864 were by lithographic transfer from the original intaglio plate. This example, in original hand-colour, dates from 1864 or later.
Ref: SUF 048
 
E. Stanford J. Emslie    Stanford's Geological Atlas of Great Britain c1906 (1848)
£17
18 x 24cm


James Emslie was the engraver of the maps for Reynold's Travelling Atlas of England, first published in 1848. In 1860 the maps were adapted to show geological formations and first appeared under the title Reynold's Geological Atlas of Great Britain. Later editions of Reynold's Geological Atlas were by lithographic transfer, and with the maps coloured. This example bears the imprint of Edward Stanford, who took over publication from Reynolds in c1906. Original printed colour.
Ref: HUN 057