Geography: two rotating discs (volvelles) showing the times at different places compared to London, and the constellations visible in the sky at different dates and times, fixed to a card giving details of their use, and dimensions of rivers and mountains. Coloured engraving.

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1844
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46561i
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Geography: two rotating discs (volvelles) showing the times at different places compared to London, and the constellations visible in the sky at different dates and times, fixed to a card giving details of their use, and dimensions of rivers and mountains. Coloured engraving. Public Domain Mark. Source: Wellcome Collection.

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London (No. 15 Aldenham Street, Somers Town) : Thos. Lloyd, 1844.

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1 print : engraving, with watercolour

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Sheppard's geographical and astronomical clock

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Wellcome Collection 46561i

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