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Houghton, John (1640-1705)4
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The mysteries of nature and art : in four severall parts, the first of water works, the second of fier works, the third of drawing, colouring, limming, paynting, graving, and etching, the fourth of experiments

Bate, John (fl. 1654)

1654

Part 2-4 each have a special illustrated title page; part 4 has the title "Extravagants". The edition statement from added engraved t.p.

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A collection of letters for the improvement of husbandry & trade (v.1-2)

Houghton, John (1640-1705)

1681-1683

Vol.1 was issued in 15 parts, vol.2 in 6 parts. Vol.2 has imprint: London, printed by J. Gain, for the Author John Houghton,... by John Lawrence, ... by Moses Pitt, ... by William Cadman, ... by Dor...

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Miroir universel des arts et sciences

Fioravanti, Leonardo (1518-1588); Chapius, Gabriel (1546-1611)

1586

First edition published: Paris, 1584. Pp. 149-158 are ommitted from the numeration; pagination irregular.

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A collection of letters for the improvement of husbandry & trade (v.1)

Houghton, John (1640-1705)

1681-1683

Vol.1 was issued in 15 parts, vol.2 in 6 parts. Vol.2 has imprint: London, printed by J. Gain, for the Author John Houghton,... by John Lawrence, ... by Moses Pitt, ... by William Cadman, ... by Dor...

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A collection of letters for the improvement of husbandry & trade (v.2)

Houghton, John (1640-1705)

1681-1683

Vol.1 was issued in 15 parts, vol.2 in 6 parts. Vol.2 has imprint: London, printed by J. Gain, for the Author John Houghton,... by John Lawrence, ... by Moses Pitt, ... by William Cadman, ... by Dor...

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The compleat distiller, or, The whole art of distillation : practically stated, and adorned with all the new modes of working now in use. In which is contained, the way of making spirits, aquavitae, artificial brandy... To which is added Pharmacopaeia Spagyrica nova ... [etc.]

Y-Worth, W; Y-Worth, W

1705

Second t.p. reads: Pharmacopoea Spagyrica nova, or, An helmontian course, wherein is laid down the true preparation of the most noble and secret medicines of the ancients... / by W. Y-Worth. London : ...

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The compleat distiller, or, The whole art of distillation : practically stated, and adorned with all the new modes of working now in use. In which is contained, the way of making spirits, aquavitae, artificial brandy... To which is added Pharmacopaeia Spagyrica nova ... [etc.]

Y-Worth, W; Y-Worth, W

1705

Second t.p. reads: Pharmacopoea Spagyrica nova, or, An helmontian course, wherein is laid down the true preparation of the most noble and secret medicines of the ancients... / by W. Y-Worth. London : ...

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The laboratory; or, school of arts: in which are faithfully exhibited, and fully explain'd, I. A variety of curious and valuable experiments in refining, calcining, melting, assaying, Casting, Allaying, and Toughening of gold; with several other Curiosities relating to Gold and Silver. II. Choice secrets for jewellers in the Management of Gold; in Enamelling, and the Preparation of Enamel Colours, with the Art of Copying precious Stones; of preparing Colours for Doublets; of Colouring Foyles for Jewels, together with other rare Secrets. III. Several uncommon experiments for Casting in Silver, Copper, Brass, Tin, Steel, and other Metals: Likewise in Wax, Plaister of Paris, Wood, Horn, &c. With the Management of the respective Moulds. IV. The Art of making Glass: Exhibiting withal the Art of Painting and making Impressions upon Glass, and of laying thereon Gold or Silver; together with the Method of preparing the Colours for Potters Work, or Delf-Ware. V. A Collection of very valuable Secrets, for the Use of Cutlers, Pewterers, Brasiers, Joiners, Turners, Japanners, Book-Binders, Distillers, Lapidaries, Limners, &c. together with the Art of Marbling Books or Paper. 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, Crackers, Fire-Globes, Stars, Sparks, &c. for Recreative Fire-Works. Viii. The Art and Management of Dying Silks, Worsteds, Cottons, &c. in various Colours. Compiled from German, and other foreign authors. Illustrated with copper plates. By G. Smith. The third edition, with additions of a great number of valuable receipts; particularly, a short, plain, and easy introduction to the art of drawing in perspective

Smith, Godfrey; Bedford, John Victor (1941-2019); Lycett, K S

1750

With an index. Plates by G Smith and Hulett. A second volume was published in 1756.

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Histoire des principales découvertes faites dans les arts et les sciences : sur-tout dans les branches importantes du commerce, de la navigation & des plantations dans toutes les parties du monde

Defoe, Daniel (1661?-1731); Eidous, Marc Antoine

1767

Printer's mark on t.p. Translation of Defoe's General history of discoveries and improvements in useful arts, 1726-1727, which was published also as History of the principal discoveries and improvem...

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