Introduction(separate file)List of Illustrations(separate file)Chapter I(separate file)Chapter II(separate file)Chapter III(separate file)Chapter IV(separate file)Chapter V(separate file)Chapter VI(separate file)Chapter VII(separate file)Chapter VIII(separate file)Chapter IXIndex(separate file)
Introduction(separate file)List of Illustrations(separate file)
Chapter I(separate file)Chapter II(separate file)Chapter III(separate file)Chapter IV(separate file)Chapter V(separate file)Chapter VI(separate file)Chapter VII(separate file)Chapter VIII(separate file)Chapter IX
Index(separate file)
ONWOOD ENGRAVING.
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Erroneous opinions about cross-hatching—the choice and preparation of the wood—mode of inserting a plug—magnifying glasses and engraver’s lamp—different kinds of tools—cutting tints—engraving in outline—cuts representing colour and texture—maps engraved on wood—the advantages of lowering a block previous to engraving the subject—chiaro-scuro engraving on wood, and printing in colours from wood-blocks—metallic relief engraving, by blake, bewick, branston, and lizars—mr. c. hancock’s patent—mr. woone’s patent—casts from wood-cuts—printing wood-cuts—conclusion.