Foxing. Spine split. Front board detached. Rear hinge repaired.
"Index", at rear, is actually a detailed table of contents:
I. Of tge Art of Engraving
II. Of Metals
III. Of the Composition of Varnishes, &c.
IV. Of Mastichs, Cements, Sealing-wax, &c.
V. Of Glass Manufactory, and the making Compositions to imitate Precious Stones, commonly called French Paste.
VI. Concerning Colours and Painting
VII. Relative to the Art of Gilding
VIII. The Art of Dying Woods, Bones, &c.
IX. Of Casting in Moulds
X. Secrets relative to the making of curious and useful sorts of Ink
XI. Secrets relative to Wine
XII. Concerning the Composition of Vinegars
XIII. Secrets relative to Liquors and Essential Oils
XIV. Secrets relative to the Confectionary Business
XV. Secrets relative to the art of preparing Snuff
XVI. Secrets of taking out Spots and Stains
XVII. Essays on various Arts and Trades
XVIII. Essays on Agriculture, and Rural Economy
XIX. Essays in Domestic Economy
XX. Medical Receipts, &c.
XXI. Secrets entertaining and useful
With three additional sections, the first two of which seem to be independent works:
On Distilling (From the works of A. Cooper, Distiller)
On Brewing:
"The | Complete | FAMILY BREWER | or, the | Best method of brewing or making | any quantity of | Good Strong Ale and Small Beer, | in the greatest perfection, | For the use of Private Families; | From a Peck of Malt to 60 Bushels."
On Tanning [and currying] [hides]
Signatures of on end-papers: "Israel Friends 1814", "Rob't S Daniels", "James [...] 1835".
Topic: brslac photos: 5-7