Chapman's American Drawing-Book, Vol. 2: Elementary (Classic Reprint) - Tapa dura

Excerpt from Chapman's American Drawing-Book, Vol. 2: Elementary

IN answer to the numerous inquiries which have been received, by mail and otherwise, in reference to the delay in the issue of the second Number of the American drawing-book, the publisher takes this method to assure the public, that this delay has been unavoidable, without a departure from that degree of excellence in its production to which he has determined to adhere in its publication.

The care and attention which the author has bestowed upon every line of the work, render it imperatively necessary, that a corresponding care and attention should be given to every branch of the mechanical department. Many of the wood-cuts in the present number, may be fairly considered equal to anything that has been done on wood, either in this country or in Europe. In all the details of the work, no pains or expense has been spared, and from the unqualified approval it has received from the public, and its extensive introduction into academies and schools, a second edition of the first number has been recently printed to meet the demand.

In point of cheapness, the issue of the work has been considered a daring experiment. But resting on its merits to secure an extensive circulation, it has been given to the public without doubt or hesitation, and its reception has equalled the highest expectation. The subsequent Numbers will be issued with all the despatch consistent; with a due regard to its perfection.

The Second Number completes that portion of the work, which may be considered strictly Elementary, and forms.

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