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Invented the Blast Furnace
BESSEMER, Sir Henry (1813-1898) Steel maker, engineer and inventor of the blast furnace. Uncommon autograph letter signed, 3 pages, 8’x5” London, 14 October 1864. To “Dear Heywood,” Bessemer is discussing his proposed share purchases, predicting “that a complete revolution in the whole iron trade of the country is being effected,” Fearing disaster if the new methods in the manufacture of iron exclude Bessemer’s own process. In very good condition.........$235.00
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