PRACTICAL INSTRUCTION IN THE ART OF WOOD ENGRAVING FOR PERSONS WISHING TO LEARN THE ART WITHOUT AN INSTRUCTOR. Containing a Description of the Tools and Apparatus Used, and Explaining the Manner of Engraving Various Classes of Work.

 Also, A History of the Art from its Origin to the Present Time.  East Douglas:Charles J. Batcheller. 1876. 1st edition. 52pp+6pp catalogue. Illustrated. Hardcover.   Brown boards lightly soiled and shelfworn. Internally brown end-papers lightly soiled but free of previous owners marks or signatures. Pages relatively clean save for an occasional smudge/spot scattered throughout.  The binding is tight with front hinge just starting, rear intact.