The Art of Glass, wherein Are Shown the Ways to Make and Colour Glass, Pastes, Enamels, Lakes, and Other Curiosities.; Written in Italian by Antonio Neri and translated into English [by Christopher Merrett] with some observations on the author; whereunto is added an account of the Glass Drops, made by the Royal Society, meeting at Gresham College.
London: Printed by A.W. for Octavian Pulleyn, 1662. First edition in English (first printed by Giunta in Florence, 1612). 8vo. (22, 362 pp. [Final two leaves, appendix and errata, lacking.] Woodcut illustration in text; imprimatur leaf facing title page. Engraved armorial bookplate of Robert Balch on front pastedown. Wing N-438..... More