Lot 118
Horst (Tieleman van der) Theatrum Machinarum Universale; of Nieuwe Algemeene Bouw-kunde, 2 vol. incl. Atlas, Amsterdam, P.Schenk, 1739.
Estimate: £400 - 600
Description
Horst (Tieleman van der) Theatrum machinarum universale; of Nieuwe Algemeene Bouw-kunde, 2 vol. including Atlas, first edition, mixed set, text with half-title, contemporary red-stained parchment-backed marbled boards, rubbed, Atlas engraved throughout with half-title, vignette title, dedication and 30 double-page plates by Jan Schenk mounted on stubs, modern book-label of Artium Genio, later half morocco, a little rubbed, [Berlin Kat. 2253], folio, Amsterdam, P. Schenk, 1739.
⁂ Practical guide to building staircases, bannisters and stairlights; with the rare text volume.
Description
Horst (Tieleman van der) Theatrum machinarum universale; of Nieuwe Algemeene Bouw-kunde, 2 vol. including Atlas, first edition, mixed set, text with half-title, contemporary red-stained parchment-backed marbled boards, rubbed, Atlas engraved throughout with half-title, vignette title, dedication and 30 double-page plates by Jan Schenk mounted on stubs, modern book-label of Artium Genio, later half morocco, a little rubbed, [Berlin Kat. 2253], folio, Amsterdam, P. Schenk, 1739.
⁂ Practical guide to building staircases, bannisters and stairlights; with the rare text volume.