The art of glass : wherein are shown the wayes to make and colour glass, pastes, enamels, lakes, and other curiosities. Written in Italian by Antonio Neri, and translated into English, with some observations on the author. Whereunto is added an account of the glass drops, made by the Royal Society, meeting at Gresham College.
1662
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Title
The art of glass : wherein are shown the wayes to make and colour glass, pastes, enamels, lakes, and other curiosities. Written in Italian by Antonio Neri, and translated into English, with some observations on the author. Whereunto is added an account of the glass drops, made by the Royal Society, meeting at Gresham College.
Uniform title
Arte vetraria distinta in libri sette. English
Created/published
London : Printed by A[lice]. W[arren]. for Octavian Pulleyn, at the sign of the Rose in St. Pauls Church-yard, MDCLXII. [1662]
Description
[24], 362, [4] p. : ill. ; (8vo)
Associated name
Neri, Antonio, 1576-1614. author.
Merret, Christopher, 1614-1695.
Merret, Christopher, 1614-1695.
Note
A translation by Christopher Merret of: Neri, Antonio. L'arte vetraria distinta in libri sette.
Translator's dedication to Robert Boyle signed: C.M., i.e. Christopher Merret.
Printer's name from Wing CD.
With initial imprimatur leaf.
Last 2 leaves contain appendix and errata.
Translator's dedication to Robert Boyle signed: C.M., i.e. Christopher Merret.
Printer's name from Wing CD.
With initial imprimatur leaf.
Last 2 leaves contain appendix and errata.
Cited/described in
Wing, D.G. Short-title catalogue of books printed in England, Scotland, Ireland, Wales, and British America, and of English books printed in other countries, 1641-1700 (CD-ROM, 1996), N438
English short title catalogue (ESTC), R5202
English short title catalogue (ESTC), R5202
Genre/form
Privileges (permissions)
Imprimaturs.
Imprimaturs.
Place of creation/publication
Great Britain -- England -- London.
Item Details
Call number
141- 042q
Folger-specific note
Provenance: sold by Robinson, 7/9/53