Lot 60: BURNET, John (c.1781-1868). Practical Hints on

BURNET, John (c.1781-1868). Practical Hints on Light and Shade in Painting. Illustrated by Examples from the Italian, Flemish, and Dutch Schools. London: Printed for the Proprietor, and Sold by James Carpenter and Son, 1826. 4to (317 x 243mm). Half title, 8 etched plates on india paper, mounted, 2-pages of publisher's advertisements at the end, 3-page prospectus for "New Vitruvius Britannicus" inserted at the front (some mainly marginal spotting to plates). Original paper boards, printed label on spine (spine worn, covers detached). Provenance: James Wadmore (armorial bookplate). PRESENTATION COPY, the front free endpaper inscribed, "James Wadmore Esqr., with the author's compliments." James Wadmore (1782-1853), English connoisseur and collector.