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(ART). ROBERTS, JAMES. Introductory Lessons, with Familiar Examples in Landscape, for the Use of Those Who Are Desirous of Gaining Some Knowledge of the Pleasing Art of Painting in Water Colours;...and More Finished Paintings...to which are added, Instructions for Executing Transparencies. London: J. and W. Smith...for the Author, 1808. 4to. 36 pp. Seven engraved plates, two in color. Orig. plain boards, rebacked with leather. Printed paper label (corner lacking). $550.00

 

Rare. A fine copy, with an 1808 dedication leaf. Abbey 181 for an 1800 edition. NUC records Yale copies of 1800 and 1809 editions only, the former with 36 pp., the latter with 40 pp.