Short and plain principles of linear perspective, adapted to naval architecture : containing rules to draw correctly the forms of ships in every possible position : the whole being rendered so clear that a complete knowledge of the art may be soon and easily attained : illustrated with five copper plates / by A. Cobin.
Alternate Title(s):
Principles of perspective adapted to naval architecture
Edition:
The fourth edition, revised and corrected.
Published / Created:
London : Printed for D. Steel, at his navigation warehouse, No. 1, Union-Row, the lower-end of the Minories, Little Tower-Hill, 1794.
Physical Description:
[8], 6, [3] p., V folded leaves of plates : ill. ; 22 cm.
Holdings:
Rare Books and ManuscriptsVM297 .C63 1794Yale Center for British Art, Paul Mellon Fund
Copyright Status:
Copyright Not Evaluated
Classification:
Books
Notes:
Caption title and running title: Principles of perspective adapted to naval architecture.Engravings by J. Gibson and Vincent Woodthorpe."Price 3s. sewed"--Foot of title page.English short title catalogue, T112549Publisher's advertisements: [3] p. at end.BAC: British Art Center copy bound in quarter green morocco with marbled paper covers, gilt stamped: Newby Hall. Bookplate of the Earls of Grantham on inside of upper board.
Subject Terms:
Perspective -- Early works to 1800. | Mechanical drawing -- Early works to 1800. | Naval architecture -- Early works to 1800. | Naval architecture -- Designs and plans -- Early works to 1800. | Drawing -- Technique. | Drawing -- Handbooks, manuals, etc. | Steel, D. -- Publisher. | Grantham -- Bookplate. | Newby Hall -- Stamp. | Engraving -- Specimens -- 1794.