The laboratory, or, School of arts in which are faithfully exhibited and fully explain'd, I. A variety of curious and valuable experiments in refining, calcining ... II. Choice secrets for jewellers in the management of gold ... III. Several uncommon experiments for casting in silver, copper, brass ... IV. The art of making glass ... V. A collection of very valuable secrets for the use of cutlers ... VI. A dissertation on the nature and growth of saltpeter
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Format: | eBook |
Language: | English |
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London
[Printed for J. Hodges, ... [et al.]
1740, 1740
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Edition: | The 2nd ed |
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Collection: | Making of the Modern World - Collection details see MPG.ReNa |
Item Description: | "Illustrated with copper plates.". - "To which is added, an appendix: I. The art and management of dying silks, worsted, cotton, &c. in various colours. II. The art of preparing rochets, crackers, fire-globes. - "Translated from the High Dutch.". - Compiled by George Smith [i.e. Godfrey Smith] Cf. NUC pre-1956. - Dedication signed: G. Smith. - Goldsmiths'-Kress no. 07752. - OCLC, 22754230. - Reproduction of original from Goldsmiths' Library, University of London |
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Physical Description: | [8], 240, [1], lxxx, [6] p., [9] leaves of plates ill |
Format: | Full text online |