[Dossie (Robert)] The Handmaid to the Arts, 2 vol., first edition, Ff signature in vol.1 with only 7ff. but apparently complete, advertisement leaf at end of vol.2, titles browned, some light water-staining to lower margins, contemporary calf, rubbed, rebacked and corners repaired, new front endpapers, J.Nourse, 1758 § Valuable Secrets concerning Arts and Trades..., first Dublin edition, faint contemporary ink signature on title, some staining to lower margins with D1 & F6 frayed and repaired, final leaf stained at inner margin where glued in, contemporary tree sheep, spine gilt with red roan label, rubbed, spine slightly worn at head, Dublin, James Williams, 1778, 8vo & 12mo (3)

⁂ Two practical handbooks, the first specifically for artists with information on colours, paints, gilding, japanning, lacquering, inks, engraving, glass, ceramics, papier maché and other crafts, the second including the making of wine, liquor, confectionery, snuff etc.