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Cairnsmore of Fleet

Veining, Cairnsmore of Fleet, Dumfries and Galloway, no date. Early reproduction, 12.5"x15.5", of engraving in early 19^th century style. In fair to good condition on heavy cartridge paper. Minor marginal tears not affecting picture area.

£2

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Aberdeen

The Rubislaw Granite Quarry, Aberdeenshire, from a sketch by S.Read, April 26, 1862 – date on print – in The Illustrated London News. B/W engraving, flat, 11"x15". In very good condition

£16

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Sutherland

The Sutherlandshire Gold Diggings, 29^th May, 1869 – date on print – in The Illustrated London News. Two engraved views together: Kildnonan Burn, 18x15cm, showing panning and sluicing in the stream and excavations in the terrace gravels; and Baile 'n Oir, Kildonan, 17x23cm, showing the miners camp, translated as 'Town of Gold' ,downstream of a stone arch bridge. The accompanying article describes the occurrence of gold, the history of the discovery and the Duke of Sutherland's licensing arrangements. Informative and in very good condition.

£16

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Peterhead

The Granite Quarry at Peterhead, Aberdeenshire, 26^th April, 1862 – date on print – in The Illustrated London News. Engraved view deep excavation and its access to the sea in the distance. Two minor marginal tears not affecting print area. In good condition.

£10