C. 1800 Oversized Engraving on Laid: Chemisty crepe paper doll with lots of pin holes

with lots of pin holes

and I must say that this book makes for fascinating--if most of the time ridiculous

I'm always looking at old game boards because they are beautiful

open to a favorite spread

I do know that it is beautifully made

C. 1800 Oversized Engraving on Laid: Chemisty crepe paper doll with lots of pin holesOne of three engravings I am listing, c. 1800 or perhaps a little earilier, all from the same volume, which I have not identified. This one I love for the curvaceous shapes of those vessels, many quite biomorphic, and together making chemistry seem pretty sexy! Good words too: Pellican, Ingot, Muffle, Crucible, Retort, Receiver, etc. 16 1 4 x 9 1 4. Very good antique condition, no tears or creases, just some age toning mostly around the edges of the