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Rosenthal, Gottfried Erich. The tin castings (!) and others to put fire in safety from the harmful consequences of their work beym or description of a newly found, very useful tin casting furnace together with illustration in 3 copper plates. 12 pp. With 16 illustrations on 3 lithographic plates. 20 x 17 cm. Modern semi-line (very good condition). Erfurt, G.A. Keyser, 1792. Engelmann 311. Poggendorff II, 697. – The only edition of this treatise, "read in the Elector's edition. ==References== Academy of Useful Sciences in Erfurt, 2nd Dec. 1791. The "respected scientific writer" (Karmarsch) G. E. Rosenthal (1745-1814), who was actually a baker in Nordhausen, has published various meteorological publications and also dealt with the development of thermometers and other devices. He also has the work "The Natural Magic" by J. C. Wigleb and J. K. G. Jacobsson's "Technological Dictionary" continued. To the latter he also compiled an extensive bibliography, the "Litterature of Technology". In this essay, he presents the invention of the tin foundry master Edler, a less "coal attenuating" tin caster wind furnace. – Carefully cleaned specimen.
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The Tin Smelters

1792 Erfurt edition on safety for tin smelters. 12 pages, 3 lithographic plates. Modern half linen.

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200 €

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Price checked 26/09/2026, 20:40:04

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12d 2h 49m
Bid on Galerie Bassenge

Lot Details

Lot #
383
Currency
EUR
Location
Berlin, DE
Lot Ends
8 Oct 2026, 23:59:59
Auction Ends
8 Oct 2026, 23:59:59
Lots in Auction
391

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