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Smith, John, fl. 1673–1680
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Crouch, Samuel -- Publisher.
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Painting, Industrial -- Early works to 1800.
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Sundials.
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The art of painting in oyl : wherein is included each particular circumstance relating to that art and mystery : containing the best and most approved rules for preparing, mixing, and working in oyl colours ... / by John Smith ...
Creator:
Smith, John, fl. 1673–1680
Date:
1687
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[12], 100 p. ; 15 cm. (8vo)
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Rare Books and Manuscripts
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The art of painting : wherein is included the whole art of vulgar painting according to the best and most approved rules for preparing an [sic] laying on of oyl colours : the whole treatise being so full, compleat, and so exactly fitted to the meanest capacity, that all persons whatsoever may by the directions contained therein be sufficiently able to paint in oyl colours not only sun-dials, but also all manner of timber work, whether posts, pales, pallisadoes, gates, doors, windows, wainscotting, border boards for gardens ... / composed by John Smith ...
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Smith, John, fl. 1673–1680
Date:
1676
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[16], 84 p., 15 cm. (8vo)
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Rare Books and Manuscripts