The Painter, Gilder, and Varnisher's Companion: Containing Rules and Regulations in Every Thing Relating to the ARts of Painting, Gilding, Varnishing, and Glass-Staining; Numerous useful and valuable receipts; tests for the detection of adulterations in oils, colours, etc.; and a statement of the diseases and accidents to which painters, gilders, and varnishers are peculiarly liable; with the simplest and best methods of prevention and remedy
Philadelphia: Henry Carey Baird, 1850. Hardcover. Includes recipes, directions for mixing colors, and many tips. Bound in original olive green cloth boards with gilt title to front cover. Embossed decoration to both boards. Chipping and bumping to spine ends and corners, rubbing to cloth, and minor wear to edges of boards. Spots of foxing and minor soiling throughout. Pencil notations from previous owner to endpapers. A few splits to binding, but all pages remain bound. 189 pages plus 10 pages of ads. ART/062322. Very Good.
Item #35689
Price: $45.00