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The illustrated London drawing book ... (1853)

Burn, Robert Scott · London : Ingram, Cooke, and Co. · leaf 152

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cut the parallel lines which constitute what is technically termed a tint.In the use of those tools, in clearly cutting the more delicate portions ofhis subject, is displayed the engravers skill ; if in the adaptation of lines WOOD-ENGRAVING. 143 of all kinds to significantly convey as complete an… … GRAVERS AND EYE GLASS. Most wood-engravers, when at work, are accustomed to place the blockon a leather sand-bag, which at once affords a firm rest, and allows of the

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