Architecture hydraulique, ou L'art de conduire, d'élever, et de menager les eaux pour les differens besoins de la vie.

4 vol., 4to: [10 incl. front.]-xii-312, [8]-424-xxvi-[2], [8]-xiv-[2]-412-[32], front.-viii-[40]-480 pp.; 219 pl. (some light marg. dampst. rarely affecting pl. or text in vol. 3 and first part of vol. 4, occ. spotting).

Contemp. calf, gilt-orn. spines with raised bands, red edges (vol. 3 and 4 rebacked with mod. labels, corners restored; some rubbing to boards and joints).

First edition of this important engineering handbook for architects, builders, etc. by the French engineer Belidor (1698-1761). Engr. ill.: 2 front., 219 fold. plates by F. Deulland, Baillieul or Herisset showing military or city plans, civil buildings, mills and waterwheels, pumps, harbours, fortifications, etc.; 10 headpieces (2 armorial) and 3 title vignettes.
Ref. Poggendorff I:138. - Sander 106. - Brunet I:740.
Prov. De Cartier de Marchiennes (old ms. entry).