World Mountain heights comparison chart c.1850 Reynolds hand colored rare print

Mountains. (of the world).

Issued c.1850 London by James Reynolds. Engraved by John Emslie.

Heavy card stock paper.

Lithographed printed image with original hand color.

Clean, fine condition, light toning along edges.

Across the bottom is an extensive key in 7 columns identifying c.113 different specific mountains grouped by continent and volcanoes. Bottom center is the eruption of Vesuvius in Naples bay Italy. Fascinating mention of balloonists Green (London 1837) and Gay Lussac 1804 Paris. Humboldt mentioned as highest point reached by a human (19,500 ft.).

Rare and beautiful mid-19th century printed image, the colors noteworthy for their unique visual glow.

Photos display map better than words. Will be shipped flat well protected between cardboard.

Sheet measures c. 11 1/4” x 8 7/8”.

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