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Auction No. 86
Closed March 20, 1999
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Lot 352 - Die Capitein Johann Schmid auff..., de Bry,
1591-1634
The following two lots are very early copper engravings
from Theodore de Bry’s Grand Voyages. This collection of early voyages
(published between 1591 and 1634) are among the first accounts of the New World. They are
considered one of the most important of their kind; often the first views of America
available to Europeans. |
352. Die Capitein Johann Schmid auff…, 6.7 x 5.5". Very crisp
impression of the shipwreck of Capt. John Smith off the coast of Virginia. On a full sheet
of German text. (A+) Illustrated above. $275-325
 353. XII,
8.5 x 5.7". Very early engraved scene of Virginia natives making a large canoe. The
scene includes them felling trees, burning off the branches, and then burning and scraping
out the interior of the tree to fashion the boat. On a full sheet of German text. Trimmed
to right edge, as issued, with minor tear in text (repaired with archival tape). Image
very crisp and clean. (A) $275-325
 354.
United States (Lot of 14 historical prints), ca. 1840. 7.5 x 5". (BW) Fourteen
steel engravings, each depicting an important event in United States history. Includes
William Penn’s Treaty with the Indians, Battle of Bunker’s Hill, Landing of the
Pilgrims, Pocahontas’ rescue of John Smith, Signing of the Declaration of
Independence and others. One duplicate (The Death of General Wolfe). All very nice
engravings in very good to fine condition. (A) $180-200
The following lots are copper engravings from The
History and Topography of the United States of North America, published by John Howard
Hinton, Boston, in 1846. These uncolored engravings, each approximately 8 x 6", are
lovely early American views. |
355. Albany, from Van-Unsselaens Island. Quiet scene with a ferry in the foreground. A
little foxing, just entering image. (B) $20-25
356. Capitol of Virginia, Richmond. Very early view of this
building. (A) Illustrated at right. $30-40
357. Philadelphia. View of the city with harbor, boats and pier in
the foreground. Couple of ink spots in sky. (B) $25-35
358. City Hall, New York. Attractive view of the building, flying
the American flag, and numerous people and a carriage in foreground. (A) Illustrated at right. $30-40
359. The Palisade Rocks on the Hudson River, West Bank, New York.
Sharp impression with sail boats and steamers in the river. (A) $25-35
360. Asylum, Newport R.I. Pleasant view with boats in the
foreground. Faint foxing in margin. (A)
Illustrated at right. $25-35
361. State House, Boston. Handsome view of the domed building.
Light foxing, mostly in margins. (B) $30-40
 362.
Military School, West Point, N.Y. In 1802 the West Point military academy was
established by President Jefferson, making it the oldest of the five national military
academies. This early print of the academy is viewed from across the Hudson River. (A+) Illustrated at right. $40-50
363. Harpers Ferry. Quiet scene at the junction of the Shenandoah
and Potomac rivers. (A) $25-35
 364.
Western United States (Lot of five prints), U.S.P.R.R. Surveys, ca.
1853. 9 x 5". (BW) Nice lot of western landscapes. Four from the survey along the
41st Parallel are superb steel engravings by C. Schumann and F.W. Egloffstein. They
include prints of California, Nevada and Utah. The other, a tinted lithograph from the
California & Oregon survey, is of Shasta Valley. Included with the prints is a folding
sheet with various profiles along the proposed railroad route. Some marginal foxing. (A) One of the prints is
illustrated at right. $100-120
 365.
Western United States (Lot of six prints), U.S.P.R.R. Surveys, ca. 1854.
9 x 6". All tinted lithographs except one, which is a steel engraving, from various
reports. Includes Colorado, Utah and Montana landscapes. Two nice prints of Native
Americans, including the Nez Perces, and a Council with White Man’s Horse. Also an
interesting scene of the surveyors entertaining a group of Indians at a buffalo barbecue.
Some light foxing, mostly in margins. (B) One of the prints is
illustrated at left. $120-150
The following etchings and photogravures are from the monumental work, Picturesque
California, published by the famous naturalist John Muir in 1888. Muir wanted to share
the natural beauty of the West with a wider audience, and employed several famous arts for
the project. Each print is either a finely rendered photogravure or an etching. Each
measures about 12" x 9", and is on a full 19" x 14" sheet. All have
their original tissue guard printed with title, artist, and many include a quote by Muir.
 366. On
the Beach at Santa Cruz. Photogravure by A. I. Keller. Lovely turn-of-the-century
beach scene complete with fashionable bathers, children playing in the sand, and many
swimmers in the background enjoying the waves. (A) Illustrated
at left. $25-35
367. Snoqualmie Falls. Beautifully detailed photogravure, by George
H. Gay, of the falls in Washington. (A)
Illustrated at right. $30-40
368. General View of Sitka. Charming photo-etching, by Victor
Perard, of two men standing on boulders looking across the water at the shoreline
community of Sitka. (A) Illustrated at left. $30-40
 369. On
the Big Bend (Shasta). Photogravure by William C. Fitler. Two hikers, atop the
cliff’s edge, look down below as a five-car locomotive chugs the snow-laden tracks
through the winter hillside of Northern California with Mt. Shasta featured in the
background. (A) Illustrated at right. $35-40
370. Alameda - San Jose to Santa Clara. Photogravure by Victor
Perard. Pedestrians chance crossing this busy tree-lined promenade with gentlemen riding
horseback, elegant horse-drawn carriages and ladies riding side-saddle. (A+)$40-60
371. Under the Fan Palms, Los Angeles. Photogravure, by Albert E.
Sterner, depicting a typical day in Los Angeles with indigenous vegetation and classic
California architecture. Young woman riding a mule stops under a palm tree to chat with
another woman walking on the narrow path. (A)
Illustrated at left. $40-60
372. Redwoods on Boulder Creek. Photogravure by Julian Rix.
Detailed view into the redwood forest as fallen trees cross over a rocky stream in the
misty steam of daybreak. (A+) Illustrated at
right. $35-45
373. Herd of Elk, Pitt River Canon. Photogravure by Thomas Hill.
Picturesque hills and sheer cliffs of the canyon walls frame a herd of elk foraging in the
midst of winter as a three-point buck enjoys a head scratch from the foreground tree. (A+)
$25-35
 374.
Cloud-Burst, Canon of the Upper Missouri. Spectacular canyon view of a threatening
storm as the down pour washes away the remains of a forest fire. Photogravure by Julian
Rix. (A+) Illustrated at left. $25-35
375. Salmon Fishing on the Columbia. Three men in a small boat pull
in their nets. Another rowboat with two men rests quietly in the background. Photogravure
by A. Hencke, after a sketch by Victory Perard. (A+)
Illustrated at right. $25-35
376. The Dalles of the Columbia. Dramatic photogravure, by Julian
Rix, of a storm in the distance winding up the Columbia through the dells. (A+) Illustrated at left. $25-35
377. Spearing Salmon - McCloud River Falls. Three natives perch for
the kill as a school of salmon circle below the rock’s edge. Waterfall crashing in
the background completes this action-filled photogravure by Thomas Hill. (A+) Illustrated at right. $25-35
378. Oakland and Lake Merritt. From the grassy hills of Piedmont,
this photogravure, by C.D. Robinson, captures the beauty of the city of Oakland, with its
avenues and long lines of evergreen trees, while sailboats make their way across Lake
Merritt (A+) $30-40
379. Winter in the Yosemite Valley. Photogravure by Julian Rix. Snow-covered
mountainous rocks surround this picturesque hollow as ice melts at the water’s edge.
(A+) Illustrated at the right. $30-40
380. Early Morning Among the Tules. A great hunting scene by Thomas
Hill. Shots fill the air from the rifles of several hunters in rowboats as ducks swiftly
seek safety from the once quiet tules. Photogravure. (A) Illustrated at left. $30-40
381. Arizona (Grand Canon of Arizona from Hermit Rim Road), Moran,
1912. 36 x 27". (PC) Moran’s famous chromolithograph of the Grand Canyon. The
original painting was done in 1912 for the Santa Fe Railroad, who still owns the original
oil. This print is in the original frame. The lithograph is faded. Nevertheless, it is an
important piece, more so with the original frame and plaque. Not subject to return. (C) Illustrated at right. $400-500
382. Colorado (Mouth of Canon of South Platte), Union Pacific
Railroad Survey, 1864. 6.7 x 4.2". (BW) Lithographed landscape by F.M.Case
depicting the huge canyon as seen from the surveyor’s mountain camp. A little light
foxing. (B) Illustrated at left. $25-35
383. Illinois (Rock Island Arsenal 1876), Major Flagler History
of Rock Island, New York, [1877]. 24.7 x 9.5". (BW) Beautiful stone
lithograph of the community on the banks of the Mississippi River. At the time, Rock
Island was one of the principal railroad centers of the West. It contained a great
arsenal, a large armory, a foundry and a military headquarters. (A+) Illustrated at right.
$40-60
 384. New
Mexico (Fort Defiance at Canoncito Bonito, New Mexico), Eastman, Philadelphia, ca.
1853. 7.7 x 6". (BW) Steel engraving of the fort with the American flag flying and a
group of soldiers on the road leading to the fort. (A+) $25-35
 385. New
York (A View of the Fall of Niagara), anon., Gentleman’s Magazine,
London, 1751. 7.2 x 4". (BW) Copper engraving of the falls, with a group of men in
the foreground and two Indians descending a ladder on the face of the falls. Still bound
into the January issue of the magazine, with interesting articles and other engravings.
(A) $35-45
386. Mexico (Robinson’s Landing, Mouth of Colorado River), Colorado
Exploring Expedition, ca. 1860. 8.7 x 5.7". (BW) Lithographed view of the
crew assembling their ship for the expedition. (A)
Illustrated at right. $30-40
 387.
South America (Ceremonie du Mariage des Incas), Bellin, Paris, [1753]. 10.7 x
7.5". (BW) Copper engraving of the ceremony, surrounded in an engraved frame. (A+) Illustrated at left. $100-20
 388.
South America (A Surinam Planter in his Morning Dress), W.P. Blake, London, 1793. 5.2
x 7". (BW) A dapper gentleman in a wide brimmed hat, smoking a long pipe. In the
background, a native girl is pouring him a drink. (A) Illustrated at
right. $70-90
389. Greenland (Habits of the Groenlanders), Bankes Complete
System of Geography, London, ca. 1790. 6.5 x 11.5". (BW) Striking copper
engraving of a family of native Greenlanders. Surrounded in an attractive rococo border.
Foxing in margins. (A) $60-80
 390.
Scotland (Lot of four prints), Bibliogr. Institute, ca. 1850. 6.2 x
5". (BW) Four great copper engravings of Edinburgh. Includes a lovely city view from
Highstreet, a view of the Edinburgh castle, and two identical prints of the Edinburgh
University. A nice lot. Some marginal foxing, images all very good. (A) One shown at
left. $80-100
391. Russia (Les Armes et le grand Sceau de Grand-Duc de Moscovie),
Voyage de Moscovie, Paris, ca. 1780. 6.5 x 5.2". (BW) Copper engraving
of the arms of Moscow. On a full sheet of French text. (A) $50-60
392. Iran (Bagdad), Voyage de Moscovie, Paris, ca.
1780. 6.2 x 4.7". (BW) Nice copper engraved scene of a fierce battle surrounding the
city. On a full sheet of French text, with a large worm track in text, engraving
unaffected. (B) $40-50
 393.
China (The Observatory at Pe-King), Du Halde, A Description of the Empire of China,
London, [1741]. 13 x 9". (BW) Fascinating copper engraving of the observatory, in
which there are very large instruments: an Equinoctial Sphere, a Celestial Globe, a
Zodiacal Sphere, Azimuthal Horizona, Quadrant, and a Sextant. Very sharp image. (A+) Illustrated at left. $150-200
394. China (Forteresse de Tyen Tsing Wey teree de Nienhof), anon.,
ca. 1760. 10.5 x 7". (BW) Copper engraved scene of the fortress with numerous boats
in the harbor. Title in banner across the top. Foxing in margins and light offsetting. (B)
$30-40
395. Pacific (Details Geometriques, Des Monuments de L’Ilse de
Paque), anon., Paris, ca. 1780. 15.5 x 10". (BW) Interesting engraving of diagrams of
Moria monuments, habitations, and a canoe. (A+) Illustrated at
right. $30-50
The following four lots are hand-colored lithographs by
John Gerrard Keulemans from A Monograph of the Nectariidae, published between 1876
and 1880. Each print is approximately 7.5 x 10". Keulemans owned a plantation in West
Africa before he returned to Europe and began his highly successful career as an
illustrator. His observations of sunbirds, remembered from Africa, combined with his
general knowledge of birds, enabled him to render these fine prints. |
396. Cinnyris Pectoralis. Lovely view of two Yellow-Bellied
sunbirds building a nest. Colors slightly fading, else fine. (A) $40-60
397. Urodrepanis Christinae. Two pretty specimens with pale yellow
bellies, red breasts and a bright yellow spot above their tails. Mat burn on verso, else
fine. (A) $40-60
398. Cinnyris Asiaticus. Lovely rendering of three birds. The male
is dark with a bright red spot on his wing, whereas the female and young are pale green.
(A) $40-60
399. Cinnyris Solaris. Male and female of the species. The female
is pale yellow, and the male has a bright blue head and neck with a red belly. (A) $40-60
The following lots are beautiful, early,
chromolithograph plates from Studer’s Popular Ornithology, The Birds of North
America, published in Montreal, 1881. The plates (9 x 12") were lithographed on
stone by Theodore Jasper. |
400. PL. XLVII. Two views on one sheet, with numerous birds from the Flycatcher and
Warbler families. (A+) $25-35
401. PL. LI. Handsome White Pelican. (A+) Illustrated at right. $50-60
402. PL. XXXIX. Pair each of Sparrow Hawks and Blue Jays perched in
a tree. (A+) $40-50
403. PL. LXXXI. Two views on one sheet. The top view includes a
Short-eared Owl and a pair of Screech Owls. The bottom view shows two Red-shouldered Hawks
and a Black Rough-legged Hawk. (A) Illustrated
at right. $35-45
 404. PL.
XXV. Pair of Goosanders, also known as Water Pheasants, in full plumage with red
beaks. (A+) $40-50
405. Pl. VII. Nest of the Green Heron with three chicks and an
adult. In the tree are also a Cat Bird and two Maryland Yellow Throats. (A+) Illustrated at right. $30-40
406. Pl. XIII. Handsome pair of Townsend’s Cormorants at the
seaside. (A+) Illustrated at left. $35-45
407. Pl. XXVI. The Ivory-billed and Downy Woodpeckers are shown on
a tree trunk. (A+) Illustrated at right.
$65-75
408. PL. LXXXIX. Pretty scene with a pair of Mountain Quail below a tree filled with
woodpeckers, a Painted Flycatcher, a Titlark Sparrow, Ground Wren, and Mountain Chickadee.
(A) $35-45
409. PL. XV. Magnificent print of the formidable Gray of Sea Eagle.
(A+) Illustrated at right. $75-90
The following lots are from A History of British
Butterflies by F.O. Morris, published in London in 1893. Each are delicately rendered
chromolithograhs, hand-finished, often with gum arabic. Each is on a full sheet 7" x
10". At a minimum, each has a side view and top view; both with wings in full view.
Other images, as noted below, include the related caterpillar, larvae and other variations
in coloring between genders. The butterfly images are generally 1" to 1.5"
across. |
410. Plate No. 60. Purple-edged Copper. Brown, green, orange, yellow and powder
blue. Both sexes with opened wings. (A) $15-20
411. Plate No. 65. Little Blue butterflies with green
underside, blue, tan, black. Both sexes, caterpillar, larvae. Very light foxing. (B) Illustrated at right. $10-15
412. Plate No. 50. Weavers Fritillary, orange,black, and
silver with Caterpillar. (A+) $15-20
413. Plate No. 77. Scarce Small Skipper with yellow, brown,
orange, black/gray. (A) Illustrated at right. $10-15
414. Plate No. 71. Brown Argus Blue. Tiny pair with
gray/blue underwings, and upper wings brown/orange with black & white. (A+) $10-15
415. Plate No. 70. Chalk Hill Blue, with wings colored
tawny, blue, brown/orange, black and white. Both sexes, caterpillar, larvae. (A+) Illustrated at right. $15-20
416. Plate No. 68. Common Blue. Very nice plate colored
blue, brown and black. Both sexes, caterpillar, larvae. (A) $15-20
417. Plate No. 64. Holly Blue butterfly with delicate blues
& purples. Both sexes with opened wings. (A)
Illustrated at right. $15-20
418. Plate No. 59. Scarce Copper, brightly colored in
yellow, orange, blank and brown. Both sexes with opened wings. (A+) $15-20
419. Plate No. 44. Duke of Burgundy Fritillary colored
yellow, brown, white and gray. With caterpillar and larvae. (A+) Illustrated at right. $15-20
420. Plate No. 69. Clifton Blue. Another lovley plate with
pale blue, black, brown and white. Both sexes with opened wings. (A) $15-20
The following botanical prints are steel engravings by
James Sowerby, published in London circa 1865. He and his sons illustrated several
important English botanical books. Each print is 6.5" x 10", very clean with
beautiful hand coloring. |
421. Lot of six prints. All with delicate white flowers. (A+) One
is illustrated at left. $90-120
422. Lot of eight prints. Nice set with yellow flowers. (A+) Illustrated at right. $120-150
423. Lot of four prints. Lovely set with pale blue flowers. (A+) $60-90
424. Botanicals (Caroubier), P. Turpin, ca. 1770. 3.5 x
6". (FC) Hand-colored copper engraving with cross section of the seed pod. Crayon on
verso. (A) Illustrated at right. $30-40
425. Botanicals (Laelia Elegans Wolstenholmiae), William Mackenzie,
London, ca. 1880. 9.5 x 12.7". (PC) Chromolithograph of a lovely pink orchid. Very
light offsetting. (A) Illustrated at left. $100-130
426. Botanicals (Saccolabium Blumei Russelianum), William Mackenzie, London,
ca. 1880. 9.5 x 12.7". (PC) Another fine chromolithograph depicting a tall stalk of
pink orchids. (A) Illustrated at right. $100-130
 427.
Famous Americans (George Washington), 1796. 7.7 x 9.2". (BW) Handsome portrait of
the first president of the United States. Engraved and published by T. Holloway, from a
painting by M. Stuart. The plate was very well engraved, so that the texture of
Washington’s jacket is visible. Very light mat burn and light foxing in margins. (A) Illustrated at right. $60-90
428. Famous Americans (Commodore Decatur), Tallis, London, ca. 1860. 5.5 x 8".
(BW) Steel engraving of the famous naval hero of the War of 1812. The portrait is
surrounded by a delicately engraved frame. (A+) Illustrated at left.
$35-50
429. Famous Americans (Washington), Tallis, London, ca. 1860. 6 x
9". (BW) Steel engraved portrait, after a painting by Stuart. The portrait is
surrounded by a delicately engraved frame, with a view of the battle of Trenton below and
an American Eagle on top. (A) Illustrated at
right. $50-60
430. Native Americans (Lot of three prints.), Mollhausen, U.S.P.R.R. Exp. &
Surveys, 35th Parallel, ca. 1850. 9 x 6". (PC) Three tinted lithographs
from this important early survey. Includes Indian Altar and Ruins of Old Zuni, Navajos,
and Mojave Indians. Toned, a few marginal tears. (A)
Illustrated at left. $40-60
431. Native Americans (Lot of three prints), Schoolcraft’s
History…of the Indian Tribes of North America, Phila., [1853]. 8 x
6". (PC) Three nice prints: Soi-en-ga-rah-ta or King Hendrick, shown wrapped in a
buffalo robe holding a tomahawk; Sepulchral Vase and Cover - an Aztec relic; and Wabeno
Songs, a colorful depiction of pictographs. First fine, others w/some light offsetting.
(A) Illustrated at right. $40-60
 432.
Native Americans (Indian Sun Dance - Young Bucks Proving Their Endurance by
Self-Torture), Tavernier/Frenseny, Harper’s Weekly, New York, 1875.
20.2 x 13.7". (BW) Graphic woodblock print of the famous ceremony. Depicts a large
gathering of people, in full ceremonial dress. Three young men are at the center
undergoing their initiation. A great example of the work of these famous western
illustrators. Crisp
impression, some marginal tears. (A) Illustrated at left.
$90-120
433. Native Americans (A Medicine Man Curing a Patient), Eastman,
Philadelphia, ca. 1880. 6.7 x 8.5". (PC) Early chromolithograph. (A) Illustrated at right. $35-45
 434.
Native Americans (A Crow Scout [together with] His Death Song), Frederic Remington, Drawings,
[1897]. 14 x 10.5". (BW) Two prints from this portfolio by the famous artist. First
depicts an Army scout on a galloping horse. The second is a fine scene of an Indian
village. (A+) Illustrated full-size above and at right.
$50-70
  435. Cowboys (A Running Bucker
[together with] The Punchers), Frederic Remington, Drawings, [1897]. 14 x
10.5". (BW) Two prints from this portfolio of drawings by the famous Western painter.
First depicts a cowboy riding a bronco. Second shows a group of mounted cowboys in a
western landscape (A+) A fabulous pair illustrated at left and
right. $60-80
 436.
Fashion (Toilettes de Mme. Breant-Castel), La Mode Illustree, Paris, ca.
1865. 9 x 13". (FC) Very lovely fashion plate with three ladies, in afternoon attire,
seated in a formal parlor. Very well-applied coloring. Tear into bottom of image, repaired
with archival tape. (B) Illustrated at right. $40-60
437. Fashion (Toilettes de chez Mmes. Brun-Cailleux), La Mode
Illustree, Paris, 1896. 8 x 13". (FC) Two pretty ladies in afternoon
dress. Very fine coloring. Couple of short tears in bottom margin. (A) Illustrated at left. $40-60
 438.
Civil War (Lot of six engravings), Harper’s Weekly, New York, 1863.
14 x 10". (BW) Six full page wood engravings depicting military scenes. Includes a
great battle scene on the docks of Galveston, Texas and a striking scene of the battle of
Black River Bridge (with a large Stars and Stripes boldly flying in the midst of the
battle). (A) Illustrated at right. $60-80
439. Civil War (Lot of four engravings), Harper’s Weekly,
1863. 14 x 10". (BW) Four full-page wood engravings of sea battles: the rebel
iron-clad Atlanta and Union Weehawken; a battle off Vicksburg; a clipper
ship attacked by a British pirate; and the sinking of the Weehawken. (A) $50-70
 440.
Spanish American War (Capture of El Caney, El Paso & Fortifications of Santiago -
Charge of the Rough Riders), Kurz & Allison, Chicago, 1898. 23.7 x 17.5". (PC)
Fabulous, colorful, early chromolithograph. This important battle, known as the Charge of
San Juan Hill, was one of the most decisive of the war, which led to the capture of Cuba
and eventual U.S. victory in the Caribbean. The battle scene includes hand-to-hand combat,
a sea battle and a reconnaissance hot-air balloon. The Stars and Stripes flies proudly at
the center. Acid burn to verso with some spotting affecting the sky. Paper is a bit
brittle, but overall a very attractive print. (C)
Illustrated at right. $200-250
441. Ships (View of the Racehorse and Carcass, July 31th 1773),
1774. 11 x 8.5". (BW) Interesting engraving from Capt. Cooks first voyage to the
arctic. The ships are shown trapped in the ice with many of the crew walking around them.
Folding as issued. Surface
soiling in margins (A) Illustrated at left. $75-100
442. Sports (The Americans Playing Base-ball at Prince’s
Ground), Illustrated London News, 1874. 13.2 x 8.5". (BW) Great scene
of the Boston Redsocks playing baseball in London. (A) Illustrated at right. $75-100
 443.
Miscellaneous (Untitled), Jacob Cats, Amsterdam, [1657]. 5.2 x 5.2". (BW)
Charming engraving by this famous engraver, who illustrated many facets of the Renaissance
life and dress. A whimsical scene of a young Dutch man and a flock of geese. On a full
sheet of Dutch text. (A) Illustrated at left. $40-50
 444.
Miscellaneous (The Shield of Achilles), anon., Gentleman’s Magazine,
London, 1749. 8.5 x 8.5". (BW) The title continues "as described by Homer, Iliad
18th in 12 Compartments; with ye Heavens and Earth in the middle, and the Waves of the
Ocean round the whole Circumference." It is a very interesting circular engraving.
The Zodiac surrounds the center, with twelve scenes around that. The scenes include 3 of
pastoral life, 3 of agriculture, 3 of a town in peace and 3 of a town in war. Still bound
into September issue of the magazine with related article. (A) Illustrated at right. $30-50
 445. Miscellaneous (Lot of Seven
Prints), London, ca. 1860. 8 x 6". (BW) Seven steel engravings of various 19th
century inventions. Includes Holmes Magneto-Electric Light Apparatus, an Ice Making
Machine, a Centrifugal Pump, Morrison’s Double Acting Steam Hammer, and 3 line
drawings of Crampton’s Locomotive. Some light foxing. (B) $50-60
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