The Method of learning to draw in perspective made easy and fully explained. [electronic resource] : As also, the art of painting upon glass, and drawing in crayons, with receipts for making them after the French and Italian manner. Likewise. A new and curious method of Japaning, either upon glass, wood, or any metal, so as to imitate China; and to make black or gilt Japan-ware, as beautiful and light as any brought from the East-Indies; with proper directions for making the hardest and most transparent varnishes. And particularly the way to cast Amber in any shape. Chiefly from the Mss. of the Great Mr. Boyle.
1732
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The Method of learning to draw in perspective made easy and fully explained. [electronic resource] : As also, the art of painting upon glass, and drawing in crayons, with receipts for making them after the French and Italian manner. Likewise. A new and curious method of Japaning, either upon glass, wood, or any metal, so as to imitate China; and to make black or gilt Japan-ware, as beautiful and light as any brought from the East-Indies; with proper directions for making the hardest and most transparent varnishes. And particularly the way to cast Amber in any shape. Chiefly from the Mss. of the Great Mr. Boyle.
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The second edition.
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London : Printed for J. Peele, at Locke's-Head in Amen-Corner, Pater-noster-Row, MDCCXXXII. [1732]
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Great Britain -- England -- London.
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English
Description
[4],iv,[1],10-58,[6]p. : ill. ; 8⁰.
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"The anonymous author claims that he has drawn his material from unpublished manuscripts of Boyle" (NUC).
With a final advertisement leaf.
Price on title page: (Price One Shilling.)
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With a final advertisement leaf.
Price on title page: (Price One Shilling.)
Reproduction of original from British Library.
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English Short Title Catalog, N34851.
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Electronic reproduction. Farmington Hills, Mich. : Cengage Gale, 2009. Available via the World Wide Web. Access limited by licensing agreements.
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