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Lot 190

NOBLE, Edward. The Elements of Linear Perspective.

Estimate: $150 - $250

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NOBLE, Edward (18th Century). The Elements of Linear Perspective, Demonstrated by Geometrical Principles, And applied to the most general...
Publisher: T. Davies, London, MDCCLXXI [1771]

Rebound in cloth with gilt title. 8vo.

cxvi, with errata, 298 pp., 48 plates (2 folding).

H: 8 1/4 W: 5 5/8 D: 1 5/8 in.

Condition

Pages are in very poor condition. xi-xxii are loose. Browning and slight foxing throughout. Page tears repaired with non-archival tape in a few places. Ink scribble on xxi.

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From the Estate of John A. Davidson, Jr. Proceeds to benefit the APL of Lorain County and the Dittrick Museum, CWRU.