C. 1800 Oversized Engraving on Laid: Chemisty crepe paper doll on the back

on the back

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

blank on the reverse

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

oil on canvas covered board

C. 1800 Oversized Engraving on Laid: Chemisty crepe paper doll on the backOne 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