Sculptura historico-technica, or, The history and art of engraving ... /

Signatures: A⁶ B-M¹².First published 1730 under title "Repertorium sculptile-typicum," described as a translation of Pellegrino Antonio Orlandi's Abecedario pittorico. See ESTC.The rise and progress of engraving -- Of engraving in general -- Of engraving, etching, and scraping on copper, as now practised -- An idea of a fine collection of prints -- The repertorium, or, A collection of various marks and cyphers, with additions -- To which is now added, A chronological and historical series of the painters from the eleventh century.ESTCMode of access: Internet.Binding, c. 2: tree calf, rebacked in brown goatskin. Signature on t.p. of Elizabeth Bligh, dated 1803. Ulrich Middeldorf's printed label.Binding, c. 1: polished calfskin. Spine gilt tooled, title HISTORY / OF / ENGRAVING on green label. Edges gilt rolled. Ownership inscription on t.p. of Thomas Bennett Jr., Wandsworth, Surrey, dated 15/8/1798; "TB" stamped in red