Theatrum machinarum universale; of Nieuwe algemeene bouwkunde [...].

Amsterdam, P. Schenk, 1739

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Lot description

Folio: [6] pp.; 30 pl. (outer margin and one tear repaired on title, sm. soiling, pl. XIII soiled to upper part).

19th-c. three-quarter sheep, marbled paper covers, flat spine (sl. rubbed).

First edition of the Atlas entirely engraved of an important work for construction, also known as the "Trappenboek", by the architect Van Der Horst. Composed of 30 double-page plates engr. by Jan Schenk showing exemples of staircases, bannisters and skylights. Without the rare text volume.
Ref. Berlin Kat. 2253. - Not in Bierens de Haan 4839A (other ed.). - STCN.