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Bosses, Abraham. Thorough instruction on etching and etch art. 8 Bl., 209 pp., 3 Bl. With 18 copper plates and 2 woodcuts. 17 x 9.5 cm. Leather d. C. (breath and toast) with title. Nuremberg, Month, 1766. Graesse I, 501. Locksmith 556. Nagler II, 111. See Bigmore-Wyman I, 72. ==References====External links== EA 1645). – Early edition of this detailed guide. Finally contains the appendix by Georg Andreas Böckler. Addition or attachment, traded by the Herold-Mahl and tear-art; (etc.). Important manual for copper engravers, in several languages until far into the 18th century. - The instructive copper plates illustrate various copper engraving techniques, devices, treatment of the plates etc. – The copper title is missing. Front inner joint slightly open, single tent slightly brownish and kink-shape. – In addition: Hubert Gautier. The art of doing, or the latest manners. 7 Bl., 96 S. With stung frontispiece and folded copper panel. Nuremberg, Month, 1761.
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Bosse, Abraham — Thorough instruction on etching and etching art
1766 edition of Abraham Bosse's etching guide with 18 copperplates. Leather binding, worn.
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500 €
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Price checked 26/09/2026, 12:10:04
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- Lot #
- 1203
- Currency
- EUR
- Location
- Berlin, DE
- Lot Ends
- 8 Oct 2026, 23:59:59
- Auction Ends
- 8 Oct 2026, 23:59:59
- Lots in Auction
- 388