Description

Gardens.- Switzer (Stephen) An Introduction to a General System of Hydrostaticks and Hydraulicks, Philosophical and Practical..., 2 vol., first edition, engraved frontispiece and 61 plates, all but 15 folding or double-page, a few leaves soiled at upper edge, frontispiece creased, G2 with tear to upper margin, ?made-up copy with one or two plates slightly shorter, generally clean but occasional light browning, plate 19 with small scuff, plate 59 a little stained, a few plates with tear to inner margin, contemporary sprinkled calf, a little rubbed and stained, a few gouges, rebacked preserving old red morocco label, [Berlin Kat 3614; Bibliotheca Mechanica p.309], 4to, for T. Astley [& others], 1729.

⁂ Including the origin of springs, steam-engines for raising water, and fountains. Switzer worked on the design of the gardens at Castle Howard, Blenheim and Kensington Palace.

Lot 15

Gardens.- Switzer (Stephen) An Introduction to a General System of Hydrostaticks and Hydraulicks, Philosophical and Practical..., 2 vol. in 1, first edition, 61 engraved plates, for T. Astley [& others], 1729.  

Estimate: £750 - 1,000

Description

Gardens.- Switzer (Stephen) An Introduction to a General System of Hydrostaticks and Hydraulicks, Philosophical and Practical..., 2 vol., first edition, engraved frontispiece and 61 plates, all but 15 folding or double-page, a few leaves soiled at upper edge, frontispiece creased, G2 with tear to upper margin, ?made-up copy with one or two plates slightly shorter, generally clean but occasional light browning, plate 19 with small scuff, plate 59 a little stained, a few plates with tear to inner margin, contemporary sprinkled calf, a little rubbed and stained, a few gouges, rebacked preserving old red morocco label, [Berlin Kat 3614; Bibliotheca Mechanica p.309], 4to, for T. Astley [& others], 1729.

⁂ Including the origin of springs, steam-engines for raising water, and fountains. Switzer worked on the design of the gardens at Castle Howard, Blenheim and Kensington Palace.

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