World map moving volvelles 1850’s Reynolds toy map hand colored rare print ScandinaviaEurope by Arsene Houssaye

by Arsene Houssaye

Folding strip map leaflet printed on card stock

Includes a wonderful cartoon pictorial map of the USA and a city plan of Salt Lake City and surrounds

Some light age wear or surface spotting/ soiling which is visible within the scan

World map moving volvelles 1850’s Reynolds toy map hand colored rare print ScandinaviaEurope by Arsene HoussayeGeographical Diagram of the Earth adapted for illustrating its movements &c. Issued c. 1850s, 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