Book Description

CLARKE, Hewson., and DOUGALL, John. The Cabinet of Arts, or General Instructor in Arts, Science, Trade, Practical Machinery, the Means of Preserving Human Life, and Political Economy. Embracing a variety of important subjects. Embellished with appropriate engravings. [4], 859, [1]p., with twelve plates in total (including one folding); those on the binder's list plus three extra architecture plates and one of a plough. Contemporary full mottled leather with black morocco title label to spine. Some slight cracking to the joints but very firm. Scattered foxing. 8vo. Published by T. Kinnersley, Acton Place, Kingsland Road. . [Stereotyped and printed by J. M'Gowan, 16, Great Windmill Street]. 1817. The first edition thus, although the chapters on architecture, painting and engraving are for the most part the same as books 2-4 of The Cabinet of the Arts, being a New and Universal Drawing Book, edited by T. Hodson and J. Dougall, in 1805.
Author CLARKE, Hewson.
Date 1817

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