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THE ART AND PRACTICE OF ETCHING; WITH DIRECTIONS FOR OTHER METHODS OF LIGHT AND ENTERTAINING ENGRAVING.
Alken, Henry
First edition (Bridson & Wakeman B17 - for second edition of 1851). A treatise on the technique of etching by one of Britain's greatest ever sporting artists. An avid sportsman himself, Alken specialized in depicting hunting, coaching, racing, shooting and fishing scenes. British sporting periodicals frequently carried his illustrations. In this book, he distills some forty years of experience of both practicing and teaching his art into an excellent practical manual on his techniques. Engraved plates by Alken. With the bookplate of Gavin Bridson. Inside hinges cracked. Rebacked with new cloth and with a modern paper spine label. Ink ownership inscription at top of title page.
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THE COUNTRY DYER'S ASSISTANT.
by Ellis Jr., Asa
First edition. (Evans 33670). An explanation by Ellis (d. 1801) of the technology of dyeing cloth to a broad audience, "not only to those who profess the art of dying, but also to families, who may embrace the advantages of his instructions and colour their own yarn. . .", as advertised in the January 22, 1799, edition of the Political Repository, (Brookfield, Massachusetts). Ellis's work is put in historical context by Franco Brunello in The Art of Dyeing in the History of Mankind (Vicenza: Nerri Pozza, 1973), 264-6. Describes how to use native plants and materials and instructions for obtaining exact colors. Introduction and index with errata page. Front joint cracking with scuffing at edges. Hinges cracked. Previous owner's name on front free endpaper. Light foxing throughout.
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