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Massachusetts Hospital for the Insane, at Worcester : (Original Engraving and Article from Cyclopedia of Useful Knowledge, 1834-1835) 

Publisher: Charles Knight & Company; London: 1834
Good Non-Book 4to (10.75") 28cm; 1 pages; One complete leaf measuring (7.25 x 10.75 inches) 185 x 272 mm, printed on both sides, with original steel engraving and brief article (if long, conclusion on reverse). Extracted from disbound volume of Cyclopedia of Useful Knowledge, published in parts, 1834-1835. Edges untrimmed. Suitable for framing. ; Opened 1832. Fairly lengthy article describes founding, cure rates, etc. ; Paper is of heavy quality but somewhat yellowed from age. Minor foxing, mostly to margins. Faint offset from opposite page, not as dark as it appears. In center of page is 3cm tear, so fine as to be nearly invisible. ; Steel engraving
Item number: 6385
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Appr.: | AUD 21.83 | CAD 20.77 | EUR 15.50 | GBP 12.94 | JPY 1667 | MXN 250 | ZAR 143 |
Click for larger image 62. [Artist Unknown]  
Berkshire Medical Institution, Pittsfield, Berkshire County, Massachusetts : (Original Engraving and Article from Cyclopedia of Useful Knowledge, 1834-1835) 

Publisher: Charles Knight & Company; London: 1834
Good Non-Book 4to (10.75") 28cm; 1 pages; One complete leaf measuring (7.25 x 10.75 inches) 185 x 272 mm, printed on both sides, with original steel engraving and brief article (if long, conclusion on reverse). Extracted from disbound volume of Cyclopedia of Useful Knowledge, published in parts, 1834-1835. Edges untrimmed. Suitable for framing. ; Early medical college in Massachussetts. Today known as Berkshire Medical Center, part of Berkshire Health Systems. ; Paper is of heavy quality but somewhat yellowed from age. Minor foxing, mostly to margins. Faint offset from opposite page, not as dark as it appears. In center of page is 3cm tear, so fine as to be nearly invisible. ; Steel engraving
Item number: 6386
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Appr.: | AUD 27.29 | CAD 25.96 | EUR 19.38 | GBP 16.18 | JPY 2083 | MXN 312 | ZAR 179 |
Click for larger image 63. [Artist Unknown]  
Dartmouth College, Hanover, New Hampshire : (Original Engraving and Article from Cyclopedia of Useful Knowledge, 1834-1835) 

Publisher: Charles Knight & Company; London: 1834
Good Non-Book 4to (10.75") 28cm; 1 pages; One complete leaf measuring (7.25 x 10.75 inches) 185 x 272 mm, printed on both sides, with original steel engraving and brief article (if long, conclusion on reverse). Extracted from disbound volume of Cyclopedia of Useful Knowledge, published in parts, 1834-1835. Edges untrimmed. Suitable for framing. ; Article details founding by Rev. Eleazar Wheelock, DD, 'for the improvement and education of the Indians'. ; Paper is of heavy quality but somewhat yellowed from age. Minor foxing, mostly to margins. Faint offset from opposite page, not as dark as it appears. In center of page is 3cm tear, so fine as to be nearly invisible. ; Steel engraving
Item number: 6387
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Appr.: | AUD 26.20 | CAD 24.92 | EUR 18.60 | GBP 15.53 | JPY 2000 | MXN 300 | ZAR 171 |
Click for larger image 64. [Artist Unknown]  
Norwegian Peasantry : (Original Engraving and Article from the Penny Magazine, September 10, 1836) 

Publisher: Society for the Diffusion of Useful Knowledge; London: 1836
Good+ Non-Book 4to (10.75") 28cm; 6 pages; 3 complete leaves measuring (7.25 x 10.75 inches) 185 x 272 mm, printed on both sides, with original steel engraving and article (if long, conclusion on reverse). Extracted from disbound volume of Penny Magazine, 1836. Edges untrimmed. ; Image depicts peasants of Fille Fields, Ourdal, Bergen, Toesler, Christiania. ; Paper is of heavy quality but slightly yellowed from age. Light foxing. Faint offset from opposite page. Edgewear, not affecting text. ; Steel engraving
Item number: 9382
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Appr.: | AUD 8.73 | CAD 8.31 | EUR 6.20 | GBP 5.18 | JPY 667 | MXN 100 | ZAR 57 |
Click for larger image 65. [Artist Unknown]  
History and Present State of the Post Office, the : (Original Engraving and Article from the Penny Magazine, January 31, 1834) 

Publisher: Society for the Diffusion of Useful Knowledge; London: 1834
Good+ Non-Book 4to (10.75") 28cm; 8 pages; 4 complete leaves measuring (7.25 x 10.75 inches) 185 x 272 mm, printed on both sides, with original steel engraving and article (if long, conclusion on reverse). Extracted from disbound volume of Penny Magazine, 1834. Edges untrimmed. ; Image depicts West Front of London Post Office. Two other images included: Swimming Couriers of Peru, Main Hall of New Post Office; Paper is of heavy quality but slightly yellowed from age. Light foxing. Faint offset from opposite page. Edgewear, not affecting text. ; Steel engraving
Item number: 9383
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Appr.: | AUD 21.83 | CAD 20.77 | EUR 15.50 | GBP 12.94 | JPY 1667 | MXN 250 | ZAR 143 |
Click for larger image 66. [Artist Unknown]  
Collieries, The, Part 2, Transportation of Coal on the River Tyne : (Original Engraving and Article from the Penny Magazine, April 30, 1835) 

Publisher: Society for the Diffusion of Useful Knowledge; London: 1835
Good+ Non-Book 4to (10.75") 28cm; 8 pages; 4 complete leaves measuring (7.25 x 10.75 inches) 185 x 272 mm, printed on both sides, with original steel engraving and article (if long, conclusion on reverse). Extracted from disbound volume of Penny Magazine, 1835. Edges untrimmed. ; Main image depicts River Tyne, with coal loader and ships in distance. Other images are: 2) Inclined plane on coal railway from South Hetton to Seaham Harbour, showing the manner in which a Loaded Train of Waggons pulls an empty one up the declivity. 3) Seaham Harbour, showing the Termination of the South Hetton Railway. 4) Seaham Harbour Coal Staith, mode of loading by the spout. ; Paper is of heavy quality but slightly yellowed from age. Light foxing. Faint offset from opposite page. Edgewear, not affecting text. ; Steel engraving
Item number: 9384
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Appr.: | AUD 26.20 | CAD 24.92 | EUR 18.60 | GBP 15.53 | JPY 2000 | MXN 300 | ZAR 171 |
Click for larger image 67. [Artist Unknown]  
Biographical Sketch of Sir Walter Scott : (Original Engraving and Article from the Penny Magazine, October 31, 1832) 

Publisher: Society for the Diffusion of Useful Knowledge; London: 1832
Good+ Non-Book 4to (10.75") 28cm; 8 pages; 4 complete leaves measuring (7.25 x 10.75 inches) 185 x 272 mm, printed on both sides, with original steel engraving and article (if long, conclusion on reverse). Extracted from disbound volume of Penny Magazine, 1832. Edges untrimmed. ; Main image depicts marble bust of Sir Walter Scott. One additional small image shows Dryburgh Abbey. ; Paper is of heavy quality but slightly yellowed from age. Light foxing. Faint offset from opposite page. Edgewear, not affecting text. ; Steel engraving
Item number: 9385
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Appr.: | AUD 10.92 | CAD 10.38 | EUR 7.75 | GBP 6.47 | JPY 833 | MXN 125 | ZAR 71 |
Click for larger image 68. [Artist Unknown]  
Brook Fishing : (Original Engraving and Article from Cyclopedia of Useful Knowledge, 1834-1835) 

Publisher: Charles Knight & Company; London: 1834
Very Good Non-Book 4to (10.75") 28cm; 1 pages; One complete leaf measuring (7.25 x 10.75 inches) 185 x 272 mm, printed on both sides, with original steel engraving and brief article (if long, conclusion on reverse). Extracted from disbound volume of Cyclopedia of Useful Knowledge, published in parts, 1834-1835. Edges untrimmed. Suitable for framing. ; Article on May, 'the most pleasant month of the year', in which 'one of the amusements of gentlemen is fishing for trout'. ; Paper is of heavy quality but somewhat yellowed from age. Minor foxing, mostly to margins. Faint offset from opposite page, not as dark as it appears. ; Steel engraving
Item number: 6834
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Appr.: | AUD 10.92 | CAD 10.38 | EUR 7.75 | GBP 6.47 | JPY 833 | MXN 125 | ZAR 71 |
Click for larger image 69. [Artist Unknown]  
Chinese Junk (Original Engraving and Article from Cyclopedia of Useful Knowledge, 1834-1835) 

Publisher: Charles Knight & Company; London: 1834
Very Good Non-Book 4to (10.75") 28cm; 1 pages; One complete leaf measuring (7.25 x 10.75 inches) 18 x 27 cm, printed on both sides, with original steel engraving and brief article (if long, conclusion on reverse). Extracted from disbound volume of Cyclopedia of Useful Knowledge, published in parts, 1834-1835. Edges untrimmed. Suitable for framing. ; Strikingly beautiful engraving. ; Paper is of heavy quality but somewhat yellowed from age. Minor foxing, mostly to margins. Faint offset from opposite page, not as dark as it appears. ; Steel engraving
Item number: 6836
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Appr.: | AUD 16.38 | CAD 15.58 | EUR 11.63 | GBP 9.71 | JPY 1250 | MXN 188 | ZAR 107 |
Click for larger image 70. [Artist Unknown]  
Newfoundland Dog : (Original Engraving and Article from Cyclopedia of Useful Knowledge, 1834-1835) 

Publisher: Charles Knight & Company; London: 1834
Very Good Non-Book 4to (10.75") 28cm; 1 pages; One complete leaf measuring (7.25 x 10.75 inches) 18 x 27 cm, printed on both sides, with original steel engraving and brief article (if long, conclusion on reverse). Extracted from disbound volume of Cyclopedia of Useful Knowledge, published in parts, 1834-1835. Edges untrimmed. Suitable for framing. ; Lovely engraving depicts Newfoundland dog guarding unconscious man after rescuing him from drowning. ; Paper is of heavy quality but somewhat yellowed from age. Minor foxing, mostly to margins. Faint offset from opposite page, not as dark as it appears. ; Steel engraving
Item number: 6837
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Appr.: | AUD 16.38 | CAD 15.58 | EUR 11.63 | GBP 9.71 | JPY 1250 | MXN 188 | ZAR 107 |
Click for larger image 71. [Artist Unknown]  
Middle Quadrangle of the Palace of Hampton Court, England : (Original Engraving and Article from Cyclopedia of Useful Knowledge, 1834-1835) 

Publisher: Charles Knight & Company; London: 1834
Very Good Non-Book 4to (10.75") 28cm; 1 pages; One complete leaf measuring (7.25 x 10.75 inches) 18 x 27 cm, printed on both sides, with original steel engraving and brief article (if long, conclusion on reverse). Extracted from disbound volume of Cyclopedia of Useful Knowledge, published in parts, 1834-1835. Edges untrimmed. Suitable for framing. ; Article includes poem on Cardinal Wolsey, builder of the palace. ; Paper is of heavy quality but somewhat yellowed from age. Minor foxing, mostly to margins. Faint offset from opposite page, not as dark as it appears. ; Steel engraving
Item number: 6838
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Appr.: | AUD 10.92 | CAD 10.38 | EUR 7.75 | GBP 6.47 | JPY 833 | MXN 125 | ZAR 71 |
Click for larger image 72. [Artist Unknown]  
Teagle, the : (Original Engraving and Article from Cyclopedia of Useful Knowledge, 1834-1835) 

Publisher: Charles Knight & Company; London: 1834
Very Good Non-Book 4to (10.75") 28cm; 1 pages; One complete leaf measuring (7.25 x 10.75 inches) 18 x 27 cm, printed on both sides, with original steel engraving and brief article (if long, conclusion on reverse). Extracted from disbound volume of Cyclopedia of Useful Knowledge, published in parts, 1834-1835. Edges untrimmed. Suitable for framing. ; Article by Dr. Andrew Ure. A teagle was 'the moving power of a large factory'; here operating a mine lift occupied by three people. ; Paper is of heavy quality but somewhat yellowed from age. Minor foxing, mostly to margins. Faint offset from opposite page, not as dark as it appears. ; Steel engraving
Item number: 6839
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Appr.: | AUD 5.46 | CAD 5.19 | EUR 3.88 | GBP 3.24 | JPY 417 | MXN 62 | ZAR 36 |
Click for larger image 73. [Artist Unknown]  
Character of Benjamin Franklin : (Original Engraving and Article from Cyclopedia of Useful Knowledge, 1834-1835) 

Publisher: Charles Knight & Company; London: 1834
Very Good Non-Book 4to (10.75") 28cm; 1 pages; One complete leaf measuring (7.25 x 10.75 inches) 18 x 27 cm, printed on both sides, with original steel engraving and brief article (if long, conclusion on reverse). Extracted from disbound volume of Cyclopedia of Useful Knowledge, published in parts, 1834-1835. Edges untrimmed. Suitable for framing. ; Paper is of heavy quality but somewhat yellowed from age. Minor foxing, mostly to margins. Faint offset from opposite page, not as dark as it appears. ; Steel engraving
Item number: 6840
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Appr.: | AUD 5.46 | CAD 5.19 | EUR 3.88 | GBP 3.24 | JPY 417 | MXN 62 | ZAR 36 |
Click for larger image 74. [Artist Unknown]  
Cheetah, the : (Original Engraving and Article from Cyclopedia of Useful Knowledge, 1834-1835) (Chetah) 

Publisher: Charles Knight & Company; London: 1834
Very Good Non-Book 4to (10.75") 28cm; 1 pages; One complete leaf measuring (7.25 x 10.75 inches) 18 x 27 cm, printed on both sides, with original steel engraving and brief article (if long, conclusion on reverse). Extracted from disbound volume of Cyclopedia of Useful Knowledge, published in parts, 1834-1835. Edges untrimmed. Suitable for framing. ; Rag paper, heavy quality, somewhat yellowed from age. Minor foxing, mostly to margins. Faint offset from opposite page, not as dark as it appears. ; Steel engraving
Item number: 6841
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Appr.: | AUD 14.19 | CAD 13.50 | EUR 10.08 | GBP 8.41 | JPY 1083 | MXN 162 | ZAR 93 |
Click for larger image 75. [Artist Unknown]  
Winchester Market Cross, Butter Cross, England : (Original Engraving and Article from Cyclopedia of Useful Knowledge, 1834-1835) 

Publisher: Charles Knight & Company; London: 1834
Very Good Non-Book 4to (10.75") 28cm; 1 pages; One complete leaf measuring (7.25 x 10.75 inches) 18 x 27 cm, printed on both sides, with original steel engraving and brief article (if long, conclusion on reverse). Extracted from disbound volume of Cyclopedia of Useful Knowledge, published in parts, 1834-1835. Edges untrimmed. Suitable for framing. ; Rag paper, heavy quality, somewhat yellowed from age. Minor foxing, mostly to margins. Faint offset from opposite page, not as dark as it appears. ; Woodcuts
Item number: 6842
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Appr.: | AUD 10.92 | CAD 10.38 | EUR 7.75 | GBP 6.47 | JPY 833 | MXN 125 | ZAR 71 |
Click for larger image 76. [Artist Unknown]  
Coffer Dam, Blackfriars Bridge, England : (Original Engraving and Article from Cyclopedia of Useful Knowledge, 1834-1835) 

Publisher: Charles Knight & Company; London: 1834
Very Good Non-Book 4to (10.75") 28cm; 3 pages; Two complete leaves measuring (7.25 x 10.75 inches) 18 x 27 cm, printed on both sides, with original steel engraving and article. Extracted from disbound volume of Cyclopedia of Useful Knowledge, published in parts, 1834-1835. Edges untrimmed. Suitable for framing. ; Caption reads: Coffer-dam for carrying on the repair of Blackfriars' Bridge. Article runs onto another page, included. ; Rag paper, heavy quality, somewhat yellowed from age. Minor foxing, mostly to margins. Faint offset. ; Woodcuts
Item number: 6843
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Appr.: | AUD 10.92 | CAD 10.38 | EUR 7.75 | GBP 6.47 | JPY 833 | MXN 125 | ZAR 71 |
Click for larger image 77. [Artist Unknown]  
Walhalla, or Hall of Heroes, in Bavaria, the : (Original Engraving and Article from Cyclopedia of Useful Knowledge, 1834-1835) (Valhalla Hall of Fame and Honor, Bayern) 

Publisher: Charles Knight & Company; London: 1834
Very Good Non-Book 4to (10.75") 28cm; 1 pages; One complete leaf measuring (7.25 x 10.75 inches) 18 x 27 cm, printed on both sides, with original steel engraving and brief article (if long, conclusion on reverse). Extracted from disbound volume of Cyclopedia of Useful Knowledge, published in parts, 1834-1835. Edges untrimmed. Suitable for framing. ; Pastoral mountain scene with temple visible in far distance. Today known as Walhalla Hall of Fame and Honor, holds busts and plaques commemorating great men and women of Germanic heritage. Near Regensburg, Bavaria, Germany. ; Rag paper, heavy quality, somewhat yellowed from age. Minor foxing, mostly to margins. Faint offset from opposite page, not as dark as it appears. ; Woodcuts
Item number: 6844
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Appr.: | AUD 10.92 | CAD 10.38 | EUR 7.75 | GBP 6.47 | JPY 833 | MXN 125 | ZAR 71 |
Click for larger image 78. [Artist Unknown]  
Aqueduct over the River Irwell, England : (Original Engraving and Article from Cyclopedia of Useful Knowledge, 1834-1835) (Brindley and the Duke of Bridgewater's Canal) 

Publisher: Charles Knight & Company; London: 1834
Very Good Non-Book 4to (10.75") 28cm; 1 pages; One complete leaf measuring (7.25 x 10.75 inches) 18 x 27 cm, printed on both sides, with original steel engraving and brief article (if long, conclusion on reverse). Extracted from disbound volume of Cyclopedia of Useful Knowledge, published in parts, 1834-1835. Edges untrimmed. Suitable for framing. ; First canal and first aqueduct of this kind in England, built by engineer James Brindley in 1761. Canal ran coal from Rundorn to Manchester. Article headed Brindley and the Duke of Bridgewater's Canal. Caption reads Aqueduct over the Irwell. Image shows single-masted boat being towed by horse team across aqueduct. ; Rag paper, heavy quality, somewhat yellowed from age. Minor foxing, mostly to margins. Faint offset from opposite page, not as dark as it appears. ; Woodcuts
Item number: 6845
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Appr.: | AUD 21.83 | CAD 20.77 | EUR 15.50 | GBP 12.94 | JPY 1667 | MXN 250 | ZAR 143 |
Click for larger image 79. [Artist Unknown]  
Fishmongers Hall, London, England : (Original Engraving and Article from Cyclopedia of Useful Knowledge, 1834-1835) 

Publisher: Charles Knight & Company; London: 1834
Very Good Non-Book 4to (10.75") 28cm; 1 pages; One complete leaf measuring (7.25 x 10.75 inches) 18 x 27 cm, printed on both sides, with original steel engraving and brief article (if long, conclusion on reverse). Extracted from disbound volume of Cyclopedia of Useful Knowledge, published in parts, 1834-1835. Edges untrimmed. Suitable for framing. ; Describes history of fish trade in England, and of its two major city companies, and their various halls before and after unification. ; Rag paper, heavy quality, somewhat yellowed from age. Minor foxing, mostly to margins. Faint offset from opposite page, not as dark as it appears. ; Woodcuts
Item number: 6849
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Appr.: | AUD 10.92 | CAD 10.38 | EUR 7.75 | GBP 6.47 | JPY 833 | MXN 125 | ZAR 71 |
Click for larger image 80. [Artist Unknown]  
Trogons : (Original Engraving and Article from Cyclopedia of Useful Knowledge, 1834-1835) (Quetzals, Trogoniformes, Trogonidae) 

Publisher: Charles Knight & Company; London: 1834
Very Good Non-Book 4to (10.75") 28cm; 1 pages; One complete leaf measuring (7.25 x 10.75 inches) 185 x 272 mm, printed on both sides, with original steel engraving and brief article (if long, conclusion on reverse). Extracted from disbound volume of Cyclopedia of Useful Knowledge, published in parts, 1834-1835. Edges untrimmed. Suitable for framing. ; Tropical birds with colorful feathers, also known as quetzals. ; Heavy rag paper, good quality but somewhat yellowed from age. Minor foxing, mostly to margins. Faint offset from opposite page. ; Woodcuts
Item number: 6851
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Appr.: | AUD 10.92 | CAD 10.38 | EUR 7.75 | GBP 6.47 | JPY 833 | MXN 125 | ZAR 71 |

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