Diving Bell; Diving [Two Original Plates from 'The Edinburgh Encyclopedia' (Third Edition, 1830)]

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Seller: Robert Wright, trading as 'The Bookman', Norwich, United KingdomRobert Wright, trading as 'The Bookman'

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Two prints (original plates, nos. CCXXXI and CCXXXII) taken from a disbound volume of 'The Edinburgh Encyclopedia' (Third Edn., 1830), showing bw. engravings of: (Plate CCXXXI) 'Diving', with illus. of diving vessel, 'Triewald's Diving Bell', 'Rowe's Diving Chest', 'Bushnell's Submarine Vessel', and man wearing diving helmet, apparatus, etc./(Plate CCXXXII) 'Diving Bell', showing illus. of 'Mr. Smeaton's, used at Ramsgate Harbour', 'Tackle for working a Diving Bell', and 'Mr. Spalding's Diving Bell. Both plates clean/crisp and very fresh/bright. Lightweight items hence overseas customers will have SHIPPING CHARGES REDUCED subsequent to ordering. Both prints in VG+ condition. PRICE (for the two prints) INCLUDES UK POSTAGE & PACKING. Size: Approx. 265mm x 205mm.

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Bibliographic details

Title
Diving Bell; Diving [Two Original Plates from 'The Edinburgh Encyclopedia' (Third Edition, 1830)]
Author
FAREY, J.; MOFFAT, J. (Illus.)
Publication year
1830
Condition
Very Good Plus
Dust jacket
No Jacket (as issued)
Book Type
Prints
Binding
Unbound
Illustrator
Illus. by J. FAREY (artist), J. MOFFAT (engraver)
Edition
[Third Edition].
Seller catalogs
Antiquarian (published 1800 to 1899), Nautical/Maritime, Prints/Posters/Original Artwork

Robert Wright, trading as 'The Bookman'

Norwich, United Kingdom

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AbeBooks seller since December 19, 2002

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Robert Wright, trading as 'The Bookman'

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