Research Catalog

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Additional authors

1. Miller, John A.

Description

1. xii, 388 p., [20] leaves of plates : ill.; 14 cm.

Alternative title

1. Book of trades.
2. Circle of the useful arts.

Subject

1. Occupations > Juvenile literature
2. Industrial arts > Juvenile literature
3. Occupations in art
4. Papermaking > Juvenile literature
5. Wallpaper > Juvenile literature

Call number

1. Schlosser 801

Note

1. "Paper-making": p. 352-360; "Paper hangings": p. 116-117. "Pipe-making": p. 78-79.
2. Added engraved t.p., dated 1836.
3. Illustrations: 20 prints : etching ; full-page. By John Miller (signed: Engd. by John Miller; Drawn & engd. by John Miller). Include illustrated added t.p. Subject: Tradesmen at work. -- 168 prints : wood engraving ; full-page (1) or smaller. Some signed: F.C. Bruce sc.; Willox; monogram TS. Subject: Chiefly tools and architectural views and details.
4. Includes index.

Title

1. The Book of trades, or, Circle of the useful arts : illustrated by engravings and woodcuts.

Imprint

1. Glasgow : Printed for Richard Griffin & Co., and Thomas Tegg & Son, London, 1837 (Glasgow : George Brookman)

Edition

1. 2nd ed.

Local note

1. Schlosser Coll. copy imperfect: 2 plates (farrier, wheelwright) wanting.
2. Provenance: "Andersonian University, session 1847-8. First prize, junior division, to Fergus Ferguson, for excelling in English and construction of maps. Robert Whyte, F.E.P. 23d June" (inscription); Fergus Ferguson (autograph).

Added author

1. Miller, John A.

Added title

1. Book of trades.
2. Circle of the useful arts.

Research call number

1. Schlosser 801