Architecture hydraulique, ou L'art de conduire, d'elever et de menager les eaux pour les différens besoins de la vie [- Seconde partie. Qui comprend l'art de diriger les eaux de la mer & des rivières à l'avantage de la défense des places, du commerce, & de l'agriculture].

3 (of 4) vol., 4to: front.-[8]-xii-[5]-412, [8]-423-[1]-xxviii, [8]-xiv-[2]-412-[32] pp.; 219 pl. (missing the portrait of Belidor (vol. III), some wormholes in vol. III, some min. browning).

Contemp. mottled calf, gilt-orn. spines with raised bands, red edges (corners rubbed and bumped, covers and bands sl. rubbed, some def. to heads and tails).

First edition (without last part) of this important engineering handbook for architects, builders, etc. by the French engineer Belidor (1698-1761). Engr. ill.: frontispiece, 159 (of 219) fold. plates by F. Deulland, Baillieul or Herisset showing military or city plans, civil buildings, mills and waterwheels, pumps, harbours, fortifications, etc.; 7 headpieces by Rigaud or Schedel and 2 title-vignettes by Soubeyran or Flipart.
Ref. Sander 106. - Brunet I:740. - BnF.
Prov. P.J. Plasschaert, Bouchaut, 1810 (ms. entry).