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A treatise of the diseases of tradesmen : shewing the various influence of particular trades upon the state of health, with the best methods to avoid or correct it, and useful hints proper to be minded in regulating the cure of all diseases incident to tradesmen
Ramazzini, Bernardino (1633-1714)
1705
The panorama of professions and trades, or, Every man's book
Hazen, Edward; Hunt, Uriah; Hazen, Edward; Fagan, J; Burton, Charles; Gimber, Stephen Henry (1810-1862); Hoyle, Raphael (1804-1838); Morton, John Ludlow (1792-1871); Gilbert, Reuben S; Mason, Abraham John (1794-1858); Bedford, John Victor (1941-2019); Rupp, Adin; Haswell and Barrington
1836
"The following work has been written for the use of schools and families"--Preface, p. [vii]. Frontispiece engraved title page by Morton and R. S. Gilbert with title: Hazen's panorama of professions ...
The Painter, gilder, and varnisher's companion: : containing rules and regulations in everything relating to the arts of painting, gilding, varnishing, and glass-staining: numerous useful and valuable receipts; tests for the detection of adulterations in oils, colours, &c. And a statement of the diseases and accidents to which painters, gilders, and varnishers are peculiarly liable; with the simplest and best methods of prevention and remedy
Bedford, John Victor (1941-2019); Brown, Albro S (1820-1890)
1850
Originally published under title: Painter's and varnisher's pocket manual. London: Knight and Lacey, 1825. Advertisements: 10 pages at end.
R.P. Ioannis Busæi Societatis Iesu theologi De statibus hominum liber posthumus... [etc.]
Buys, Jan (1547-1611); Albinus, Joannes
1613
Engraved title page.
The defence of militarie profession : Wherein is eloquently shewed the due commendation of martiall prowesse, and plainly prooved how necessary the exercise of armes is for this our age
Gates, Geffrey
1579
Dedication signed: Geffrey Gates.
The cabinet of arts, or general instructor in arts, science, trade, practical machinery, the means of preserving human life, and political economy, including a variety of important subjects
Clarke, Hewson (1787-1832?); Dougall, John (1760-1822)
1817
The chapters on architecture, painting and engraving are for the most part the same as books 2-4 of The cabinet of the arts, being a new and universal drawing book, edited by T. Hodson, in l805.
Calendar: January (fol. 1v)
[ca.1480-1500]
In the miniature at the foot of the page a man is warming his feet by the fire, while a woman brings him a plate of food. The border includes strawberries, speedwells, and a curved acanthus leaf on a ...
Calendar: September (fol. 9v)
[ca.1480-1500]
The miniature at the foot of the page shows a man sowing seeds in a field, while another man holds a donkey carrying a sack. A hill and a fence can be seen in the background. The border is decorated w...
Calendar: February (fol. 2v)
[ca.1480-1500]
The miniature at the foot of the page depicts two man pruning. The border includes a pea flower, thistles, strawberries and speedwells.
Calendar: April (fol. 4v)
[ca.1480-1500]
The miniature at the foot of the page depicts a courting scene, in which a man with two servants (?) brings flowers for the lady shown through a house window. The border includes columbine, strawberri...
Calendar: May (fol. 5v)
[ca.1480-1500]
The miniature at the foot of the page shows a hunting scene: a man on horseback is accompanied by two dogs, while three deer are visible in the background at the edge of the forest. To the side a man...
The book of trades : or Library of the useful arts (v.1)
1807-10
Volumes 1-2 the fourth edition, 1810; volume 3, 'A new edition, corrected', 1807.