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Description
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1
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Crystals
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Microscopical Discoveries, Crystallizations, from Chambers
Cyclopaedia; or, An universal dictionary of arts and sciences. Cyclopaedia, 1795-1797. Uncoloured engraving by J.Taylor, (14.5”x8.5”) framed in dark green mount board (22.5”x16”). In very good condition.
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£35
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2
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Crystals
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Microscopical Discoveries, Crystallizations, 1795-1805, a copy of the above published by A.Hogg. In business as A.Hogg, Paternoster Row, London, 1784-1805. Pioneer of publishing part works as weekly numbered issues. Uncoloured engraving (14.5”x8.5”) almost exact copy but with heavier linework than Chambers. Slight brown spotting. In good condition.
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£25
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3
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Iron Ore,
Sowerby
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Hand-coloured engraving of magnetic iron ore from British Mineralogy; or, coloured figures intended to elucidate the Mineralogy of Great Britain by James Sowerby, 1806 (date on figure). 9”x5”. Clean, flat with clear plate impression (4.75”x4.25”), with 2pp of description written in first person. In very good condition.
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£15
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4
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Ironstone,
Sowerby
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Hand-coloured engraving of Ironstone from British Mineralogy; or, coloured figures intended to elucidate the Mineralogy of Great Britain by James Sowerby, 1806 (date on figure). 9”x5”. Clean,flat but with creases across centre. Clear plate impression (4.25”x3.75”), with 1p of description written in first person. In good condition.
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£10
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5
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Limestone,
Sowerby
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Hand-coloured engraving of Limestones from British Mineralogy; or, coloured figures intended to elucidate the Mineralogy of Great Britain by James Sowerby, 1802 (date on figure). 9”x5”. Clean, flat but with creases across centre. Clear plate impression (6.5”x3.5”), with 3pp of description of roe-stone, Bath stone and Portland stone, written in first person. In very good condition
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£11
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6
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Sulphur,
Sowerby
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Hand-coloured engraving of Sulphur from British Mineralogy; or, coloured figures intended to elucidate the Mineralogy of Great Britain by James Sowerby, 1806 (date on figure). 9”x5”. Clean, flat with clear plate impression (4.5”x3.5”), with 3pp of description written in first person. In very good condition.
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£15
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