629. Caus (Salomon De) Les Raisons des Forces Mouvents, Avec Diverses Machines Tant Utiles que Plaisantes: Ausquelles sont adjoints plusieurs desseins de Grotes & Fontaines, 3 parts in 1, engraved titles within architectural borders to parts 1 and 2, engraved and woodcut illustrations within the text, 50 full-page, 2 pp. engraved music, woodcut initials and head- and tail-pieces, without the folding plate (Sisteme vulgairement dit Diapason) and final f. of text in part 3, part 1 full-page illustration on p.21 trimmed within platemark at upper edge and that on p.46 with abraison marks affecting the image, a few minor repairs to fore-edges of a few ff., a little light soiling, attractive contemporary speckled calf, central gilt crowned monograms to covers, skilfully rebacked, preserving original compartmentalised and richly gilt backstrip, corners repaired, [cf. Berlin Kat. 1777], folio, Hierosme Droüart, 1624.
est. £3000 – £4000
A very good copy of an attractive work that deals with grottos and fountains for palaces and gardens and with the construction of organs.
Unsold