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Various Minerals on Two Sheets Engravings Including Gold, Silver and Mercury

$231.10per set
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CA$315.39per set
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CHF 182.79per set
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MX$4,330.38per set
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NOK 2,327.91per set
NOK 2,909.89per set20% Off
SEK 2,188.01per set
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DKK 1,461.21per set
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About the Item

Set of two original antique prints of various minerals. The first plate shows gold 1, silver 2,3, copper dendrite 4, blue copper 5, malachite copper 6, garnet tin 7, tin crystal 8, and tin sand 9. The second plate shows lead 1, iron 2,3,4, mercury 5,6, bismuth 7 and antimony 8. These prints originate from 'Bilderbuch fur Kinder' by F.J. Bertuch. Friedrich Johann Bertuch (1747-1822) was a German publisher and man of arts most famous for his 12-volume encyclopedia for children illustrated with 1,200 engraved plates on natural history, science, costume, mythology, etc., published from 1790-1830.
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 9.45 in (24 cm)Width: 7.68 in (19.5 cm)Depth: 0 in (0.02 mm)
  • Sold As:
    Set of 2
  • Materials and Techniques:
  • Period:
  • Date of Manufacture:
    circa 1800
  • Condition:
    Wear consistent with age and use. Age-related toning. Shows wear and soiling. Few defects. Sl. affecting image. Blank verso. Please study images carefully.
  • Seller Location:
    Langweer, NL
  • Reference Number:
    Seller: BG-12902-32 & BG-12902-331stDibs: LU3054331088332

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