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

CHAMBERS, W. & R. (eds).

Published by William and Robert Chambers, Edinburgh, 1840

Language: English

Condition: Used - Very good Soft cover

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

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William and Robert Chambers, Edinburgh

Publication Date

1840

Language

English

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Original Wraps

Condition

Very Good

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