Optics Vision Lens Seeing Perspective c.1800-10 American rare prints lot x 11 Revolutionary War Fascinating lot of fourteen (14)

Fascinating lot of fourteen (14) antique 19th century trade cards relating to African Americans and the racist caricature of this era

Originally string tied binding with plain cardboard covers

(New Zealand- Pacific Ocean islands- Charts of the River Thames and Mercury Bay

with lovely hand color

Optics Vision Lens Seeing Perspective c.1800-10 American rare prints lot x 11 Revolutionary War Fascinating lot of fourteen (14)Optics. (Scientific observation principles refraction mirrors lens sight perspective). Issued c. 1800, Philadelphia. American engravers include J. Yeager, D. Haines, Young & Delleker, C Tiebout, Tiller, R. Campbell. Charming lot of eleven antique copper engraved prints. All display signs of age and time. Various levels of foxing and age browning as seen. Most all with original deckled edges, one double page. Short video captures condition much better