First Book of Drawing; being exercises for children and young persons on the slate and black board.

CHAMBERS, W. & R. (eds).

Language: English

Published by William and Robert Chambers, Edinburgh, 1840

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CHAMBERS, W. & R. (eds). First Book of Drawing; being exercises for children and young persons on the slate and black board. 12mo. Edinburgh. William and Robert Chambers. 1840. 11, [1], 16pp adverts., 48 plates. One plate of a lady has a contemporary note, “am I not pretty.” A very good copy in original linen backed printed card covers. Some slight foxing, and minor rubbing to the rear wrapper with slight loss of lettering on the rear advert. The very scarce first edition.

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Title
First Book of Drawing; being exercises for children and young persons on the slate and black board.
Author
CHAMBERS, W. & R. (eds).
Publisher
William and Robert Chambers, Edinburgh
Publication year
1840
Condition
Very Good
Binding
Original Wraps
Language
English
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