Earth & atmosphere volcanoes ships c.1850’s Reynolds hand colored rare print Western USA "Stations on the Lower Congo

"Stations on the Lower Congo

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17 1/4" H x 11 3/4" W

gift-giving or hanging for display

Earth & atmosphere volcanoes ships c.1850’s Reynolds hand colored rare print Western USA "Stations on the Lower CongoThe Earth and its Atmosphere. Issued c. 1850s, London by James Reynolds. Engraved by John Emslie. Heavy card stock paper. Lithographed printed image with original hand color. Two tiny volcanoes at opposite ends of the planet, four tall mast sailing ships top right showing concept of refraction. Early thematic map regarding the earths atmosphere. Clean, fine condition, light toning along edges. Rare and beautiful mid 19th century celestial printed