Magnetic variation and star maps, Colonel Sir Henry James R.E.F.R.S. and C MDDCCCLXI

Set of six variation and star maps, all are circular and engraved on paper backed linen and blue silk edged, contained in a triangular blue leather covered case decorated with gilt tooling (case needs repairing), a and b are coloured variation maps, c-f are black and white star maps

Object Details

ID: G298:1/2A
Collection: Charts and maps
Type: Astronomical Diagram
Display location: Not on display
Creator: James, Henry
Date made: 1861
Credit: National Maritime Museum, Greenwich, London
Measurements: Sheet: 70 cm