Art's master-piece: or, a companion for the ingenious of either sex: in two parts ... I. The art of limning and painting in oil, &c. ... II. The art of making glass ... To which are added, many curiosities, and rare secrets.

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Art's master-piece: or, a companion for the ingenious of either sex: in two parts ... I. The art of limning and painting in oil, &c. ... II. The art of making glass ... To which are added, many curiosities, and rare secrets.