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- by G. Smith
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- English
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- Fifth edition, with additions of a great number of valuable receipts; particularly, a short, plain, and early introduction to the art of drawing in perspective
- London : Printed for S. Crowder, and B. Collins, 1770
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- 352 pages, 17 leaves of plates (2 folded) : illustrations ; 21 cm
- OCLC
- ocm05735205
- Includes index.
- I. A variety of curious and valuable experiments in refining ... gold.--II. Choice secrets for jewellers.--III. Several uncommon experiments for casting in silver ... and other metals; likewise in wax.--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 salt-petre; also several other choice and uncommon chymical experiments.--VII. The art of preparing rockets.--VIII. The art and management of dying silks, worsteds, cotton, &c. in various colours