PREPARATION OF IRON ORE

 Engraved for The Universal Magazine of Knowledge and Pleasure

Published London 1764 by John Hinton.  

An interesting set of three copper engraved antique prints of iron ore being processed ready for the production of iron. The related text (supplied) includes a lettered key for the component parts shown in the engraving, together with a fascinating account of the process, and of iron mining in general.

Fine condition. Fold line as issued. 

Printed on hand laid paper, blank verso

Approx. 11.5" x 7.5" (290mm x 195mm) overall.

The Universal Magazine was a popular 18th century illustrated periodical.

  It was established in 1747 by John Hinton and ran until 1799. The fine copper engraved illustrations and maps are widely collected.
 

   A GENUINE ANTIQUE PRINT GUARANTEED OVER 200 YEARS OLD FROM LINDISFARNE PRINTS

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