The Goldsmith's Repository

W. J. Alldridge

Published by J. Nichols, London, 1789

Condition: Very Good Hardcover

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A scarce first edition of W. J. Alldridge's in-depth guide to assaying, complete with a folding plate. Describing the art of assaying metals, complete with tables, rules and directions on mixing and allaying.Includes an appendix on the Acts of Parliament regarding precious metals.Written by W. J. Alldridge.With the small library stamp of Assay Office Library, Birmingham to the front endpaper. Birmingham Assay Office tests and hallmarks precious metals, and was founded in 1773.Illustrated with one folding table.The scarce first edition of this handy guide to mixing metals. In a half calf binding. Externally, generally smart, with some wear to the joints and the raised bands. Small library stamp to the front endpaper; contemporary ownership inscription to the front endpaper. Internally, firmly bound. Pages are generally bright and clean, with just the odd mark. Very Good. Seller Inventory # 788R71

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Title: The Goldsmith's Repository

Publisher: J. Nichols, London

Publication Date: 1789

Binding: Leather

Illustrator: None

Condition: Very Good

Edition: First edition.

Book Type: book

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