Traité des feux d'artifice pour le spectacle

The finest edition of this work, augmented and enriched by the author, whose original appeared in 1706. The author explains the interest of this new revised edition in a foreword. One frontispiece, 3 fine title vignettes by Cochin and 13 folding plates (the 1741 edition contained only 8). Explanations of the plates and vignettes after the table of contents.

Full marbled and glazed blonde calf binding. Decorated spine with raised bands. Red morocco title label. Head worn, tail torn and largely missing from the last compartment. Paper of fine freshness, free from foxing. Despite the binding defects, fairly good copy.

The most complete treatise and undoubtedly the first to deal in a practical manner with fireworks in a recreational rather than military fashion. Composition of fireworks and manner of using them, the work often proves highly technical. The book concludes with ceremonial occasions for bonfires and illuminations.