World map moving volvelles 1850’s Reynolds toy map hand colored rare print
Brian DiMambro- Antiquarian Books, Maps & Prints













Geographical Diagram of the Earth adapted for illustrating its movements &c.
Issued c.1850’s, London by James Reynolds.
Card stock paper, two moving volvelles, each a hand colored engraved circular map mounted at center with tiny pieces of sturdy thread.
Scarce mid-19th century moving world map.
Entirely hand made one at a time, rare thus.
Clean, fine condition, light toning along edges.
Photos display map better than words. Will be shipped flat well protected between cardboard.
Sheet measures c. 11 1/8” x 8 7/8”.
R36304