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The Oracle of the arts; or, Entertaining expounder of the wonders of science. A series of amusing experiments, useful receipts, and interesting essays on popular arts and sciences. Illustrated by engravings on steel.

1824 [i.e. 1825]

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The Oracle of the arts; or, Entertaining expounder of the wonders of science. A series of amusing experiments, useful receipts, and interesting essays on popular arts and sciences. Illustrated by engravings on steel, London, Printed for John Bumpus, and Richard Griffin & Co., Glasgow, 1824 [i.e. 1825], Yale Center for British Art, Paul Mellon Fund.




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  • Title(s)

    The Oracle of the arts; or, Entertaining expounder of the wonders of science. A series of amusing experiments, useful receipts, and interesting essays on popular arts and sciences. Illustrated by engravings on steel.

  • Published/Created

    London, Printed for John Bumpus, and Richard Griffin & Co., Glasgow, 1824 [i.e. 1825]

  • Physical Description

    2 p.., iv, [5]-212 p. front., 2 plates. 16 cm.

  • Holdings

    Rare Books and Manuscripts
    Q164 O7
    Yale Center for British Art, Paul Mellon Fund
    Accessible in the Study Room [Request]

  • Copyright Status

    Copyright Not Evaluated

  • Classification

    Books

  • Notes

    BAC : Advertisements for Richard Griffin & Co., dated 1825, and printed by J. Starke: 12 p. at end. Advertisements also printed on back cover.
    BAC : Ms. notes.
    BAC : "Printed by A. Hancock."
    Sections are devoted to air travel, mathematical puzzles, scientific games, drawing instruction, the magic lantern, etc.
    Plates dated 1825.
  • Subject Terms

    Amusements. |
    Scientific recreations.

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