A Familiar Introduction to the Theory and Practice of Perspective

by Joseph Priestley 

Second edition, with 25 plates.  London:  J. Johnson, 1780  

Hardback is overall in VERY GOOD condition.

• Modern binding features textured brown covers.  Covers are mostly clean, with gilt title on spine.  Corners are sharp. 
• Spine has gilt text and is bright with bumped ends.
• Binding is secure.  
• Modern end papers/ pastedowns show little to no sign of age or wear.
• Original feps have some moderate foxing, staining, cataloguer's marks.  See photos.
• Twenty-five fold-out plates illustrate the principles in the text.  Plates are clear, some have edgewear.  See photos.
• Plates 24 and 25, originally from Priestley's History of Electricity, illustrate points made on page 91 of the text.  Not a binder's error!   
• Interior is age-toned throughout, exhibits moderate foxing, some stains (see page 16), date of publication overwritten in ink on title page.  See photos.  
• Four page catalogue of works by Priestly is present, following the Contents.
• PS2023.0817

132 pages. 4 3/4 x 8 1/8 inches

Intended for students, and dedicated to Sir Joshua Reynolds, who was President of the Royal Academy of Painting in 1770 when this work was first published, this Introduction to the Theory and Practice of Perspective was just one of the very many works written by Joseph Priestley.  Priestley (1733-1804) was a British natural philosopher, political theorist, theologian, and educator. 

The text is accompanied by 25 fold-out plates, some with overlaid parts, which illustrate the principles laid out by the author.

In a modern, pliable binding which contributes to the readable quality of the text. 

The Second Edition Corrected.  

AS IS! Please see photos. More photos available upon request.

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