Instituzioni di meccanica, d'idrostatica, d'idrometria, e dell'architettura statica, e idraulica ad uso della regia scuola eretta in Milano per gli architetti, e per gl' ingegneri [...].

4to: [8]-447-[1] pp.; 7 pl. (light foxing, ownership cut off title with lack of paper repaired, occ. soiling esp. to pp. 9-16, marginal dampstaining in the end, pl. sl. browned).

Orig. limp. boards (lower cover dampstained). Uncut copy.

First edition of this work on mechanics, hydrostatics, hydrometrics, architectural statics and hydraulics. Illustrated with 7 fold. plates. The Barnabite mathematician and astronomer Frisi (1728-1784) was a professor in Milan. His knowledge of hydraulics meant that he was frequently consulted regarding the management of canals and other watercourses in various parts of Europe.
Ref. Roberts & Trent, Bibliotheca mechanica, 122. - Gamba 2245.