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An introduction to perspective, drawing, and painting : in a series of pleasing and familiar dialogues between the author's children ; illustrated by appropriate plates and diagrams, and a sufficiency of practical geometry, and a compendium of genuine instruction, comprising a progressive and complete body of information carefully adapted for the instruction of females, and suited equally to the simplicity of youth and to mental maturity (1820)

Hayter, Charles, 1761-1835 · London : Black, Kingsbury, Parbury, and Allen · leaf 64

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