The method of learning to draw in perspective made easy and fully explained. 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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MDCCXXXII. [1732]
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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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[4],iv,[1],10-58,[6]p. : ill. ; 80.

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ESTC T180739

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