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<dl><dd>4 unnumbered leaves, 352 pages, 8 unnumbered pages, 16 plates (some folded) : (8vo)</dd>
<dd>I. A variety of curious and valuable experiments in refining ... gold.--II. Choice secrets for jewellers.--III. Several uncommon experiments for casting in silver ... and other metals; likewise in wax.--IV. The art of making glass.--V. A collection of very valuable secrets, for the use of cutlers.--VI. A dissertation on the nature and growth of salt-petre; also several other choice and uncommon chymical experiments.--VII. The art of preparing rockets.--VIII. The art and management of dying silks, worsteds, cotton, &amp;c. in various colours</dd></dl><br>Subjects: Formulas, recipes, etc; Technology; Formulas, recipes, etc; Industrial arts; Technology</div>
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Smith, Godfrey, active 18th century</div>
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