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An introduction to perspective, drawing, and painting : in a series of pleasing and familiar dialogues between the author's children ; illustrated by appropriate plates and diagrams, and a sufficiency of practical geometry, and a compendium of genuine instruction, comprising a progressive and complete body of information carefully adapted for the instruction of females, and suited equally to the simplicity of youth and to mental maturit: PB 73-1996

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Current Location: In storage

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An introduction to perspective, drawing, and painting : in a series of pleasing and familiar dialogues between the author's children ; illustrated by appropriate plates and diagrams, and a sufficiency of practical geometry, and a compendium of genuine instruction, comprising a progressive and complete body of information carefully adapted for the instruction of females, and suited equally to the simplicity of youth and to mental maturit

Maker(s)

Author: Hayter, Charles
Publisher: Black, Kingsbury, Parbury, and Allen
Printer: Dove, John Fowler

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Description

Xviii, 263 pages, 21 leaves of plates, including frontispieces (some folded) : illustrations ; 22 cm

Third edition, considerably enlarged and improved.

Place(s) associated

  • London

Acquisition and important dates

Method of acquisition: Given (1996) by Bicknell, Peter

Dating

Production date: AD 1820 : London : Black, Kingsbury, Parbury, and Allen, 1820.

Identification numbers

Accession number: PB 73-1996
Primary reference Number: 308033
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Created: Friday 4 March 2022 Updated: Friday 4 March 2022 Last processed: Tuesday 13 June 2023

Associated departments & institutions

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

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