Dictionarium Polygraphicum: or, the Whole Body of Arts Regularly Digested, Vol 1 by Barrow, John - 1735

Nabu Press, 2010-02-05. Paperback. Good.

Gale ECCO, Print Editions, 2010-05-30. Paperback. Good.

Gale ECCO, Print Editions, 2010-05-30. Paperback. Good.

Paperback / softback. New.

Hardback. New.

1735 Builder's Dictionary ARTS Drawing Glass Making Architecture Painting Barrow
John Barrow was an 18th-century English historian remembered for his illustrated dictionaries. While he was perhaps better known for his naval and geographical dictionaries, his 'Builder's Dictionary' might be his best! This work was written as an architect and art-worker's companion contains instruction and aids on drawing and painting, production of dyes and colors, glass and marble making, cloth bleaching, tapestry weaving, making inks, and sculpting and engraving. One particularly interesting chapter found in this volume is "an explanation of the hieroglyphical representations of heathen deities…in painting". Note the impressive illustrations throughout this book.
Item number: #24980
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BARROW, John
Dictionarium polygraphicum: or, The whole body of arts regularly digested, vol 2
London: Printed for C. Hitch and L. Hawes, 1735.
Details:
· Collation: Complete with all pages;
o Unpaginated; J-S entries
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London: C. Hitch and C. Davis, 1735. First Edition. Two volumes. First Edition. About Near Fine in rebound three-quarter leather, with marbled paper boards and gilt decoration and titles, raised bands. Minor offsetting, a hint of toning to page edges, and mild soil. A comprehensive set, containing in formation on how to dye cloth, create inks, weave tapestries, and other archaic information. Over 50 black and white engravings, many of which fold out, depicting everything from how to hold engraving tools to lessons on perspective. Two pages of advertisements at the rear. An attractive set.