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NERI, Antonio (1576-ca. 1614). The Art of Glass, wherein Are shown the wayes to make and colour Glass, Pastes, Enamels, Lakes, adn other Curiosities. London: A.W. for Octavian Pulleyn, 1662.
8o (171 x 109 mm). Woodcut illustration in text. Contemporary blind-panelled calf over pasteboard (some wear at spine ends, leather coming loose from boards at edges).
FIRST EDITION IN ENGLISH. This English version, translated by Christopher Merrett (1614-95, was prepared for the Royal Society as part of its plan for "histories" of various trades. It includes Merrett's commentaries, as well as his observations on Neri's technique for making lead-glass. Duveen, p. 426; Wing N-438; Norman 1583.
8o (171 x 109 mm). Woodcut illustration in text. Contemporary blind-panelled calf over pasteboard (some wear at spine ends, leather coming loose from boards at edges).
FIRST EDITION IN ENGLISH. This English version, translated by Christopher Merrett (1614-95, was prepared for the Royal Society as part of its plan for "histories" of various trades. It includes Merrett's commentaries, as well as his observations on Neri's technique for making lead-glass. Duveen, p. 426; Wing N-438; Norman 1583.