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  • JACOB PERKINS
    May. 14, 2018

    JACOB PERKINS

    Est: $30 - $40

    JACOB PERKINS (1766-1849) Inventor and engineer, developed the use of steel plates for engraving enabling complicated printed designs for bank notes. In 1840, printed the first English penny stamps and perfected the first steam-pressure printing presses and firearms. Also invented the bathometer for measuring the depth of water and the pleometer, to mark the speed vessels travel in water. Fine black ink signature on a small slip, expertly inlaid. Sold with a second freehand copy (not authentic). Fine.

    Alexander Historical Auctions LLC
  • JACOB PERKINS
    May. 25, 2016

    JACOB PERKINS

    Est: $75 - $100

    JACOB PERKINS (1766-1849) Inventor and engineer, developed the use of steel plates for engraving enabling complicated printed designs for bank notes. In 1840, printed the first English penny stamps and perfected the first steam-pressure printing presses and firearms. Also invented the bathometer for measuring the depth of water and the pleometer, to mark the speed vessels travel in water. Fine black ink signature on a small slip, expertly inlaid. Sold with a second freehand copy (not authentic). Fine.

    Alexander Historical Auctions LLC
  • JACOB PERKINS
    Feb. 19, 2014

    JACOB PERKINS

    Est: $75 - $100

    JACOB PERKINS (1766-1849) Inventor and engineer, developed the use of steel plates for engraving enabling complicated printed designs for bank notes. In 1840, printed the first English penny stamps and perfected the first steam-pressure printing presses and firearms. Also invented the bathometer for measuring the depth of water and the pleometer, to mark the speed vessels travel in water. Fine black ink signature on a small slip, expertly inlaid. Sold with a second freehand copy (not authentic). Fine.

    Alexander Historical Auctions LLC
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