BELIDOR, Bernard Forest de. Architecture hydraulique, ou l'art de conduire, d'elever, et de menager les eaux pour les differens besoins de la vie , Paris: Charles-Antoine-Jombert, 1737-53. 4 volumes, 4 (287 x 209mm.), 2 engraved frontispieces by Rigaud, one frontispiece portrait of the author by J. G. Will and 219 folding plates, half title in volume III, titles printed in red and black, title-vignettes, engraved headpieces (offsetting from portrait onto title in vol. III, occasional light browning or spotting, slightly stronger in vols. III and IV), contemporary calf, spines lavishly decorated gilt in compartments, red and brown morocco lettering-pieces (a few joints cracked, but cords firmly holding, extremities rubbed). Mixed edition. Architecture hydraulique proved to be invaluable to architects, builders, and engineers as it dealt with problems involving transport, shipbuilding, waterways, water supply, and ornamental fountains. (4)
BELIDOR, Bernard Forest de. Architecture hydraulique, ou l'art de conduire, d'elever, et de menager les eaux pour les differens besoins de la vie , Paris: Charles-Antoine-Jombert, 1737-53. 4 volumes, 4 (287 x 209mm.), 2 engraved frontispieces by Rigaud, one frontispiece portrait of the author by J. G. Will and 219 folding plates, half title in volume III, titles printed in red and black, title-vignettes, engraved headpieces (offsetting from portrait onto title in vol. III, occasional light browning or spotting, slightly stronger in vols. III and IV), contemporary calf, spines lavishly decorated gilt in compartments, red and brown morocco lettering-pieces (a few joints cracked, but cords firmly holding, extremities rubbed). Mixed edition. Architecture hydraulique proved to be invaluable to architects, builders, and engineers as it dealt with problems involving transport, shipbuilding, waterways, water supply, and ornamental fountains. (4)
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