EditorialLetters on Switzerland, written in 1820, followed by a trip to Chamouny and Simplon, Title page with vignette Simplonpass, etching, title page, 1822, D?sir? Raoul Rochette: Lettres sur la Suisse. Ecrites en 1820, suivies d'un voyage ? Chamouny et au Si...
EditorialBinoculars of the signal post of the optical telegraph on the Weesperpoort in Amsterdam, Binoculars of wood with copper sections at the ends. The extendable eye part consists of five pieces and three lenses. Off is screwed to the copper end of the wood...
EditorialWork and writing table, ca. 1760, French, Paris, Oak and pine veneered with mahogany, amaranth, partly green-stained and engraved maple, and bloodwood (?), ebonized wood; gilt-bronze mounts; metal liners for writing equipment, blue silk., H. 71.4 cm, W...