Microscopes Lenses System of Optics Magnification 1788 antique engraved print
Brian DiMambro- Antique & Vintage Maps, Prints, Books & Gold Coins
Microscopes
(Optics, Solar Opaque Microscopes, Focal Lenses, Studying Small Objects)
Issued 1788, London, by C. Cooke
Visually fascinating original antique engraved print.
Issued in the 18th century, on hand-made paper which has gently age toned as always and displays normal minor waviness, but which remains sound, mostly clean & well preserved.
A lovely artistic image worthy of display which is not often seen.
In Good or better condition; normal uniform minor age toning to sheet as typical, and moderate scattered age staining or spotting. Overall the printed image is clean, well preserved and very attractive. Sheet displays a nice patina which is the result of the hand-made materials used to construct the paper and print it.
A picture is worth a thousand words. The zoomable image is a major part of the item description. Please examine closely, as what you see is what we will send you.
[note: we grade very conservatively and always seek to disclose any noteworthy flaws
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A little-known and fascinating antique printed image which any collector, dealer, institution or person of artistic taste would be happy to own and display.
Sheet measures c. 14 1/2" H x 8 1/2" W.
Printed area measures c. 12" H x 7 5/8" W
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