The Cabinet of Arts or General Instructor in Arts, Science, Trade, Practical Machinery, the means of preserving human life and Political Economy embracing a variety of Important Subjects

Hardcover. Condition: poor. No Jacket. 1st Edition, Illustrated Edition. Cover to spine missing, and covers have old brown paper covers attached. Covers loose, name to flyleaf has been obliterated with ink mark. Some marks to pages. Scarce, antiquarian guide covering diverse topics in the arts, trade, science and mechanics: 7 engravings Printed by J. McGowan. Contents include: Mechanics, Hydrostatics, Hydraulics, Pneumatics, Acoustics, Optics, Electricity, Chemistry, Agriculture, Architecture, Painting, Engraving, Drawing of Maps, letter-Press Printing, Galvanism, Dyeing, Varnishes, Cements, Tanning, Japaniing, Gilding, Silvering, Moulding and casting, Calico printing, Bleaching, Ink Making, Removing Stains, Staining Wood, Pyrotechny, Aerostation and Air Balloons, Preservation of Life, Brewing and Distilling, Miscellaneous, Farriery, Political Economy. Hardback. 859 pages.