C. 1800 Oversized Engraving on Laid: Chemisty crepe paper doll and I must say that

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

4 1/16" x 4 7/8"

I do know that it is beautifully made

open to a favorite spread

oil on canvas covered board

C. 1800 Oversized Engraving on Laid: Chemisty crepe paper doll and I must say thatOne 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