Copper printing plates

Does anyone know of methods for obtaining prints from copper
engraved printing plates from the 1850s? The plates are in good
condition, but obviously we do not want to subject them to any
process which might cause damage.

Juliette Baxter
Archive Development Manager (Preservation)
Northamptonshire Record Office
Wootton Hall Park
Northampton NN4 8BQ
+44 1604 762129
Fax: +44 1604 767562


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