The practice of perspective: or, An easy method of representing natural objects according to the rules of art : with rules for the proportions, positions, &c. figures, both in draught and relievo. Also the manner of conducting the shadows by divers luminaries; and practical methods of designing truly, without understanding any rules at all. A work highly necessary for painters ... and others concerned in designing. The whole illustrated with one hundred and fifty copper-plates /

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Main Author: Dubreuil, Jean, 1602-1670
Other Authors: Chambers, Ephraim, approximately 1680-1740, Hodgson, James, 1672-1755
Format: Book
Language:English
French
Created: London : Printed for Thos. Bowles ..., and John Bowles ..., 1739.
Edition:The third edition. To which is prefixed The theory of perspective ... by James Hodgson ...
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Item Description:Signatures: [pi] A⁴ ²A⁴ B⁴ ³A⁴ ²B⁴ C-Pp⁴ Qq⁴ (-Qq4)
Translation of: Perspective pratique.
Text and full page illustrations on opposite pages, numbered in duplicate; divided into 5 parts, each part with special half-title, not included in paging.
Title in red and black.
Physical Description:[2], xiii, [6], 150 (i.e. 309) p. : ill. (part fold) ; 26 cm. (4to)
Place of Publication:England -- London.