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The art of working in pasteboard, upon scientific principles : To which is added, an appendix, containing directions for constructing architectural models : intended as a sequel to Papyro-plastics, or the art of modelling in paper
Blasche, Bernhard Heinrich (1766-1832); Boileau, D; Bedford, John Victor (1941-2019)
1827
Bedford Collection copy G026 has 2 pages of advertisements at the end: books published by Boosey and Sons. Papyro-plastics first published in English in 1824.
A booke of sundry draughtes : Principaly serving for glasiers: and not impertinent for plasterers, and gardeners: besides sundry other professions
Gedde, Walter; Shaw, Henry (1800-1873); Bedford, John Victor (1941-2019); Sandys, George Owen (1884-1973)
1848
From the edition of 1615, with additions. Edited by Henry Shaw. "The present work is almost wholly copied from a small volume entitled. A book of sundry draughts [by Walter Gidde]... London, 1615." ...
Practical perspective; or Perspective made easie. Teaching by the opticks, how to delineate all bodies, buildings, or landskips, &c. By the catoptricks, how to delineate confused appearences, so as when seen in a mirror or pollisht body of any intended shape, the reflectio shall shew a designe. By the dioptircks [sic], how to draw parts of many figures into one, when seen through a glass or christal cut into many faces. Usefull for all painters, engravers architects, &c. and all others that are any waies inclined to speculatory ingenuity. By Joseph Moxon hydrographe to the Kings most excellent Majesty
Moxon, Joseph (1627-1691); Hondius, Hendrik (1573-); Bedford, John Victor (1941-2019); Wentworth, Sir John (1673-1720)
1670
The words "perspective made easie." are xylographic. The words "By the opticks,... many faces" are bracketed together on title page. According to Moxon's preface "To the reader", most of the plate...
The cabinet-maker and upholsterer's drawing-book. In three parts. By Thomas Sheraton, cabinet-maker (Vol I)
Sheraton, Thomas (1751-1806); Bedford, John Victor (1941-2019); Newton, James (1760-1829)
1791-1794 [1793 entered at Stationers Hall]
With a final errata leaf. With 4 subscribers lists: after the contents, at end of first part, after the Appendix, and after the Accompaniment. In 3 parts: Part I dated 1791, Part II (vol ii on tit...
The cabinet-maker and upholsterer's drawing-book. In three parts. By Thomas Sheraton, cabinet-maker
Sheraton, Thomas (1751-1806); Bedford, John Victor (1941-2019); Newton, James (1760-1829)
1791-1794 [1793 entered at Stationers Hall]
With a final errata leaf. With 4 subscribers lists: after the contents, at end of first part, after the Appendix, and after the Accompaniment. In 3 parts: Part I dated 1791, Part II (vol ii on tit...
Modell- und Zeichnungsbuch für Ebenisten, Tischer, Tapezirer und Stuhlmacher : und sonst für jeden Liebhaber des guten Geschmacks bey Möblirung und Einrichtung der Putz- und Prachtzimmer / verfasst von T. Sheraton, Cabinetstischern zu London (vol. 1)
Sheraton, Thomas (1751-1806); Bedford, John Victor (1941-2019); Wenzel, Gottfried Traugott
[1794?]
3 parts in two volumes. Translator's foreword dated 17 July 1794 Dresden. Frontispiece drawn by Schuricht, Dresden and engraved by Gottschich.
Modell- und Zeichnungsbuch für Ebenisten, Tischer, Tapezirer und Stuhlmacher : und sonst für jeden Liebhaber des guten Geschmacks bey Möblirung und Einrichtung der Putz- und Prachtzimmer / verfasst von T. Sheraton, Cabinetstischern zu London (part 3 only)
Sheraton, Thomas (1751-1806); Bedford, John Victor (1941-2019); Wenzel, Gottfried Traugott
[1794?]
3 parts in two volumes. Translator's foreword dated 17 July 1794 Dresden. Frontispiece drawn by Schuricht, Dresden and engraved by Gottschich.
The cabinet dictionary, : containing an explanation of all the terms used in the cabinet, chair & upholstery branches; with directions for varnish-making, polishing, and gilding. To which is added a supplementary treatise on geometrical lines, perspective, and painting in general. The whole illustrated on eighty-eight handsomely-engraved copper-plates, including a very great variety of the most fashionable pieces of cabinet furniture, and the five orders of architecture in perspective
Sheraton, Thomas (1751-1806); Barlow, J (1759-1810); Caldwall, James (1739-1819); Jones, Maurice (Publisher); Mathews, J (1774-1814); Row, W (1839); Smith, William (1799-1844); Warner, J; Bedford, John Victor (1941-2019); Pesman, FA; Westwood, M; Vernor and Hood
1803
A list of most of the master cabinetmakers, upholsterers, and chair makers, in and about London, for 1803, printed by W. Smith, King Street, Seven Dials: at pages 435-440. 87 engr. plates (many fold...
The cabinet-maker and upholsterer's guide : being a complete drawing book; in which will be comprised treatises on geometry and perspective as applicable to the above branches of mechanics... The whole illustrated by a series of instructive examples, and numerous engravings. To which is added, a complete series of new and original designs for household furniture, and interior decoration, beautifully and correctly coloured, from the original drawings; and accompanied with useful and practical instructions for the manufacture of the same. Including plans, profiles, and a scale to each, with the mouldings enlarged, for assisting the workman
Smith, George (1786-1828); Bedford, John Victor (1941-2019); Braess, G W; Michell, GV
1826
With additional titlepage, engraved: Smith's cabinet-maker's & upholsterer's guide, drawing book, and repository of new and original designs for household furniture and interior decoration... 1826. ...
The carpenter and joiner's assistant : being a comprehensive treatise on the selection, preparation, and strength of materials, and the mechanical principles of framing, with their application in carpentry, joinery, and hand-railing
Newlands, James (1813-1871); White, John (Architect); Bedford, John Victor (1941-2019)
[1880?]
Includes a complete treatise on lines, and an illustrated glossary of terms used in architecture and building. "Proyected by Mr. John White, author of Rural architecture, who prepared the greater nu...
The rudiments of drawing cabinet and upholstery furniture: : comprising the most explicit instructions for designing and delineating the different articles of those branches geometrically and perspectively; thereby producing the effect each will have when executed: and shewing by a scale the real measures for the workman. Illustrated by appropriate diagrams and designs, proportioned upon architectural principles, after the manner of the antique, on twenty-five plates, each accompanied with explanatory and miscellaneous remarks. The second edition, improved. To which is subjoined an elucidation of the principles of drawing ornaments, exemplified on seven plates
Brown, Richard (Architect); Smart, R W; Taylor, J Sydney (1795-1841); Gosnell, Samuel; Bedford, John Victor (1941-2019)
1822
Printer's name from colophon.
The cabinet-maker and upholsterer's drawing-book. In three parts. By Thomas Sheraton, cabinet-maker
Sheraton, Thomas (1751-1806); Bedford, John Victor (1941-2019); Newton, James (1760-1829)
1791-1794 [1793 entered at Stationers Hall]
With a final errata leaf. With 4 subscribers lists: after the contents, at end of first part, after the Appendix, and after the Accompaniment. In 3 parts: Part I dated 1791, Part II (vol ii on tit...