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5 Antique Engravings on Paper from The Universal Magazine
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$10 - $200
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Description
Group of five original antique engravings on brown paper published in The Universal Magazine of Knowledge and Pleasure by John Hinton in 1747-1750. They include: The Causes of Eclipses and the Motion of the Earth; A Draught and the Use of Several Sorts of Ploughs in England; The Ribbon Weaver and his Loom; A True Representation of Microscopes and their Proper Aparatus (sic); and A Plan & Elevation of the Bridge built over the River Loire at Blois in France. Smallest engraving dimensions: 9.50"L x 8"H. Largest: 18"L x 8"H.
Issued: 1748-1750
Dimensions: See Description
Country of Origin: England
Issued: 1748-1750
Dimensions: See Description
Country of Origin: England
Condition
Age related wear. Sporadic soiling, foxing, and tears. The folds of The Causes of Eclipses and the Motion of the Earth have been taped.