Moxon's Mechanick exercises,
or, The doctrine of handyworks applied to the art of printing : a literal reprint in two volumes of the first edition published in the year 1683 /
with preface and notes by Theo. L. De Vinne.
Description
- Language(s)
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English
- Published
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New York : Typothetæ of the City of New York, 1896.
- Note
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"A line-for-line and page-for-page reprint of the original text", with facsimiles of the original title-pages. The phrase "The second volume" is suppressed in the facsimile title-pages following the editorial preface (p. [xxxi]) and in the running title and captions.
Originally issued in 24 numbers, forming the second volume of the Mechanick exercises; the first volume in 14 numbers, 1677-80, treats of the "art of smithing, joinery, carpentry, and turning."
Limited edition of 450 copies.
Paged continuously.
- Physical Description
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2 v. :
ill., ports. ;
26 cm.
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