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The art of drawing in perspective made easy to those who have no previous knowledge of the mathematics / By James Ferguson, F.R.S.: PB 55-2022

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Titles

The art of drawing in perspective made easy to those who have no previous knowledge of the mathematics / By James Ferguson, F.R.S.

Maker(s)

Author: Ferguson, James (astronomer)
Publisher: Strachan, William
Publisher: Cadell, Thomas

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Description

Xii,123,[1]p, 9 folded leaves of plates : ill ; 22cm (8vo).

The second edition Illustrated with plates.
Advertisements for books by Ferguson and sold by Cadell on final page.
Binder's title: Ferguson, vol. 5. Perspective.
Binding: sprinkled calf; spine & board edges g.t., g. lettering on red spine labels; a.e. yellow.

Notes

History note: Ownership inscription: "Fitzwilliam 1789".

Acquisition and important dates

Method of acquisition: Bequeathed (1816) by Fitzwilliam, Richard, 7th Viscount

Dating

Production date: AD 1778 : London : Printed for W. Strahan; and T. Cadell in the Strand, MDCCLXXVIII. [1778]

Identification numbers

Accession number: PB 55-2022
Primary reference Number: 307774
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Audit data

Created: Friday 11 February 2022 Updated: Tuesday 23 August 2022 Last processed: Wednesday 2 August 2023

Associated departments & institutions

Owner or interested party: The Fitzwilliam Museum
Associated department: Manuscripts and Printed Books

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