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London: B. Tooke and D. Midwinter, 1712. 1st edition. Leather Bound. fold-out schematics. Pagination: pp. xvi, 1-48, 49-50 absent but text continuous, 51-164, 167-168, 165-166, 171-172, 169-170, 6 plates, 173, [1]. Small 8vo. Recent professional re-bind in full decorated turquoise goatskin. Fold-out schematics within. Our copy of 'A Treatise of Perspective' is complete, with Errata page, although some of the latter pages are bound out of order. The last part of the book is 'An Appendix containing a brief Account of some Things of Use, in the Art of Perspective', and includes comments and suggestions on stage design, 'lights and shadows', 'pictures in pictures', etc. The last page of the book contains an advertisement. The book is dedicated to Francis Nicholson 'General of Her Majesty's Forces in North America'. On the blank page, on the reverse of the dedication page, a 19th century former owner has practiced his signature. There is a signature to the bottom margin of the title page. The text shows… Read More