Crystals Minerals Mineralogy c.1800 W. Kneass lot x 5 fine engraved prints Island Nicsia Van Wagenen

Van Wagenen

the hand made paper has been gently age toned as always

[V100-R14747]

Fine and very uncommon monumental old city plan of Yonkers

19 7/8" W x 16 1/4" H

Crystals Minerals Mineralogy c.1800 W. Kneass lot x 5 fine engraved prints Island Nicsia Van WagenenCrystallography. (science crystals diamonds stone cutting facets). Issued c. 1800, Philadelphia. Engraved by W. Kneass. Unique and interesting lot of early American engravings by one of the earliest Chief Engravers at the U. S. Mint. Of note for this reason as well as the connection to minerals and diamonds. Total of five antique copper engraved prints, each signed in the plate by Kneass. All display light signs of time, some gentle age, scattered