Copper plate print, circa 1770. American Stoves On The Improved Construction. Five views of Benjamin Franklin's famous stoves. 10 3/4 x 8 1/2. First examples of contemporary views of the famous inventions of Ben Franklin. Imprint, by James Sharp, Leadenhall Street, [London]. Light age toning and wear, with some light bleeding from having another print layed on top of this one. Ex- Frank Kravic Collection, one of the authors of the "Collector's Illustrated Encyclopedia of the American Revolution." Very interesting and rare 1700's imprint related to one of our most famous founding fathers, Ben Franklin!
