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“charles a long”

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  • The Dry Collodion Process

    Enriched edition. Exploring Vintage Photography Techniques

    by Charles A. Long, Dylan Bird ...
    In "The Dry Collodion Process," Charles A. Long offers a meticulous exploration of the dry plate photography technique that revolutionized 19th-century imaging. Long meticulously details the chemical compositions, practical applications, and evolving methodologies of this significant photographic process, weaving through its historical context in the annals of photography. His literary style ... Read more

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  • The Watch Jobber's Handybook - A Practical Manual on Cleaning, Repairing and Adjusting: Embracing Information on the Tools, Materials Appliances and Processes Employed in Watchwork

    by Paul N. Hasluck ...
    This handy volume contains a comprehensive guide to cleaning, repairing, and adjusting watches. It includes information on all the tools, materials, appliances, and processes employed in watchwork. This antiquarian volume was originally intended for the use of young beginners in their elementary practice with watchwork, although the technical terms will be useful for reference to many who are more ... Read more

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  • The Practical Gold-Worker, or, The Goldsmith's and Jeweller's Instructor in the Art of Alloying, Melting, Reducing, Colouring, Collecting, and Refining

    The Progress of Manipulation, Recovery of Waste, Chemical and Physical Properties of Gold; With a New System of Mixing its Alloys; Solders, Enamels, and Other Useful Rules and Recipes.

    by George E. Gee ...
    “The Practical Gold-Worker” is a comprehensive handbook designed for goldsmiths and jewellers, containing information on alloying, melting, reducing, colouring, collecting, refining, and much more. Clearly written and beginner-friendly, this volume is ideal for students and apprentices. Contents include: “Gold; Its History and Sources of Supply”, “Properties of Gold”, “Various Qualities and Alloys ... Read more

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  • A Guide to the Wet Plate Process of Photography - Camera Series Vol. XVIII. - A Selection of Classic Articles on Development, Fixing, Chemicals and

    by Various ...
    This book contains classic material dating back to the 1900s and before. The content has been carefully selected for its interest and relevance to a modern audience. Carefully selecting the best articles from our collection we have compiled a series of historical and informative publications on the subject of photography. The titles in this range include "A Guide to Portrait Photography" "A ... Read more

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  • The American Watchmaker and Jeweler - A Full and Comprehensive Exposition of all the Latest and most Approved Secrets of the Trade Embracing Watch and Clock Cleaning and Repairing

    Tempering in all its Grades, Making Tools, Compounding Metals, Soldering, Plating, Etc. With a Series of Plain Instructions for Beginners

    by J. Parish Stelle ...
    This vintage book contains a complete guide to watchmaking, with information on watch and clock cleaning and repairing, tempering in all its grades, making tools, compounding metals, soldering, plating, and more. Written in simple, plain language and full of clear instructions, this volume is perfect for the beginner with an interest in DIY watch repair. Contents include: "Character of American ... Read more

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  • The Watchmakers's and jeweler's Hand-Book

    A Concise yet Comprehensive Treatise on the "Secrets of the Trade" - A Work of Rare Practical Value to Watchmakers, Jewelers, Silversmiths, Gold and Silver-Platers, Etc

    by C. Hopkins ...
    This vintage book contains a reference book of recipes and processes commonly used by watchmakers, jewellers, silversmiths, etc. Although old, much of the information contained within this volume is timeless and will be of considerable utility to modern craftsmen and enthusiasts. Contents include: Improved Processes of Gold and Silver Plating, Without a Battery, Gold Solution for Sixteen-Carat ... Read more

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  • The Lever Escapement - A Guide to the Many Variations of this Crucial Element of Clock Work

    by Anon ...
    This antiquarian work contains a comprehensive guide to the many variations in the lever escapement of clocks, with information on history, manufacture, popularity, and evolution. Complete with detailed diagrams and a wealth of interesting information on the subject, this text will be of much value to the enthusiast and clock-maker, and makes for a great addition to collections of allied ... Read more

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  • Gas and Gas Making: The Manhattan Gas Company 1862, Illustrated

    by J W Watson ...
    A tour through the gas company with explanations of the gas works as typical in the mid 19th Century. ... Read more

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  • Photographic Amusements: Including A Description of a Number of Novel Effects Obtainable with the Camera

    by Frank R. Fraprie ...
    AS Mr. Woodbury stated in his introduction to the original edition of this book, in order to avoid misunderstanding, it would be well to explain at the outset that it is not intended as an instruction book in the art of photography in any sense of the word. It is assumed that the reader has already mastered the technical difficulties of photographic practice and is able to make a good negative or ... Read more

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  • Wood-Block Printing

    A Description of the Craft of Woodcutting and Colour Printing Based on the Japanese Practice

    by F. Morley Fletcher ...
    In "Wood-Block Printing," F. Morley Fletcher offers a comprehensive exploration of this captivating artistic technique, tracing its origins, evolution, and impact on visual culture. The book is characterized by its meticulous illustrations and detailed descriptions, showcasing the intricacies of craftsmanship involved in wood-block printing. Tapping into both historical context and contemporary ... Read more

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  • The Art of Casting in Iron

    How to Make Appliances, Chains, and Statues and Repair Broken Castings the Old-Fashioned Way

    by Simpson Bolland ...
    First published in 1893, The Art of Casting in Iron has since made its mark in the field of blacksmithing, offering handymen everything they need to know to make appliances, chains, and statues and repair broken castings the old-fashioned way. From founding statues and the art of taking casts to pattern modeling and sectional molding, this practical guidebook provides all of the need-to-know ... Read more

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  • The Turkish Bath: Its Design and Construction

    by Robert Owen Allsop ...
    Since the revival of the bath of antiquity, and its introduction into this country under the name of the Turkish bath, this method of bathing has become very generally adopted; and although onward progress is rendered less rapid than it might be, by the wide-spread popular ignorance that ascribes an element of danger to the bath, erroneous impressions are being gradually removed, and the continual ... Read more

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