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  1. (LONDRES) Explication des travaux entrepris pour la construction de la tonnelle, ou passage sous la Tamise entre Rothehithe et Wapping, à l'effet d'ouvrir une communication permanente entre les deux rives de ce fleuve
    ANONYME
    (LONDRES) Explication des travaux entrepris pour la construction de la tonnelle, ou passage sous la Tamise entre Rothehithe et Wapping, à l'effet d'ouvrir une communication permanente entre les deux rives de ce fleuve
    [An Explanation of the Works of the Tunnel Under the Thames from Rotherhithe to Wapping]
    Warrington|Londres [London] 1837|13.50 x 10.50 cm|Plaquette brochée

    Second edition, as scarce as the first published in 1836 of this pamphlet. Illustrated with a folding plate as frontispiece, and 8 plates, including two folding ones.
    With an engraved medallion on the cover. Spine lacking for two-thirds of its length, without affecting the integrity of the work.

    NB: This item is available at the bookshop upon request within 48 hours.

    €450
  2. Traité des maladies des artisans et de celles qui résultent des diverses professions d'après Ramazzini...
    Philibert PATISSIER
    Traité des maladies des artisans et de celles qui résultent des diverses professions d'après Ramazzini...
    J.B.Baillière|Paris 1822|14 x 21.50 cm|broché
    First edition.

    Rare work indicating the precautions to be taken, with regard to public and private health, by manufacturers, industrialists, workshop heads, craftsmen, and all persons engaged in unsanitary professions.

    Copy presented in its original plain wrappers, title label pasted to spine.

    Minor tears at head and foot of joints, occasional light foxing.
    €350
  3. Guide des marins pendant la navigation nocturne ou description générale des phares, fanaux, etc. , construits pout la sûreté de la navigation
    P.J. COULIER
    Guide des marins pendant la navigation nocturne ou description générale des phares, fanaux, etc. , construits pout la sûreté de la navigation
    Hector Bossange|Paris 1829|13.50 x 22 cm|broché
    First edition.
    Illustrated with 2 engravings: the first as frontispiece and the second on the title page.
    A large marginal dampstain affecting the first leaves, some light foxing, small lacks to head and foot of spine, an angular lack to first cover continuing onto the pages of the first leaf.
    Rare.
    €200
  7. Praxis geometriae, worinnen nicht bu ralle bey dem Feld-Messen forkommende fälle, mit Stäben, dem Astrolabio,
    Johann Friedrich PENTHER
    Praxis geometriae, worinnen nicht bu ralle bey dem Feld-Messen forkommende fälle, mit Stäben, dem Astrolabio,
    Chez Christoph Peter Detleffsen|Augsburg 1732|20.50 x 30.50 cm|relié

    PENTHER Joh. Fried.
    Praxis geometriae, worinnen nicht bu ralle bey dem Feld-Messen forkommende fälle, mit Stäben, dem Astrolabio, der Boussole und der Mensul, [...]
    Chez Christoph Peter Detleffsen, Augsburg 1732, small in-folio (20,5 cm x 30,5 cm), (10) (97 pp-5 & 11 ff.), (10) 97 pp-5 & 11ff manuscripts in ink, contemporary vellum
    First edition, frontispiece by Johann Balthazar Probst and 25 plates, of which 2 folding showing calculations, instruments, gardens, landscapes, etc. Significant tear without lack to two plates.
    Contemporary vellum (stained, spine faded), illegible ink title.
    Three tears to upper joint with lacks.
    The rare first edition of the Praxis geometriae, one of the most famous and most remarkable German studies of applied geometry.
    Manuscript notes apparently in Latin and German; the work belonged to a professor, Joh. Paul Spicker (cf. manuscript note to lower margin of frontispiece), no doubt the author of the annotations.
    €2,300
  11. L'art de la teinture des laines, et des étoffes de laine...
    Jean HELLOT
    L'art de la teinture des laines, et des étoffes de laine...
    Chez la veuve Pissot • et Jean Thomas Herissant|Paris 1750|17 x 10.50 cm|relié
    First edition.
    Contemporary full calf binding. Decorated spine with raised bands, red morocco title-label. One corner slightly bumped and one border worn over one centimeter. A third of the title-label is missing. Book recased. This is the first treatise of this kind on dyeing wool and the most important work by the author, Jean Hellot (1685-1766), a renowned analytical chemist and industrial chemist. This is a practical treatise that details preparations and discusses techniques, and as such had enormous success in Europe where it was applied everywhere. Hellot was appointed inspector general of the kingdom's dye works in 1740 and this treatise appears to be the result of his observations. Similarly, he was later appointed to the Vincennes porcelain factory where he invented the formula for turquoise blue (Hellot blue) used for the first service commissioned by Louis XV.
    €800
  13. Le négociant philosophe, traduit de l'allemand par Doray de Longray, officier de cavalerie
    HIRZEL
    Le négociant philosophe, traduit de l'allemand par Doray de Longray, officier de cavalerie
    S. n.|à Amsterdam • [Rouen?] 1786|16.50 x 10.50 cm|relié

    Rare. We have found nothing concerning this work, absent from libraries.
    Half calf Romantic binding with corners in red, smooth spine with 4 tools and fillets. Foxing. One corner of the title page border reinforced.
    In the form of a tale and dialogue between a father and son, the author examines the nobility of character of a good merchant, how he should be a good father to his son and a good father to his country. Numerous passages on the importance of agriculture. « Ce travail lui donna des vues très étendues sur les rapports du commerce, avec le bonheur particulier & général des hommes? » (This work gave him very extensive views on the relationship of commerce with the particular & general happiness of mankind?).

    €300
  14. L'art de la teinture des laines, et des étoffes de laine, en grand et petit teint. Avec une instruction sur les débouillis
    Jean HELLOT
    L'art de la teinture des laines, et des étoffes de laine, en grand et petit teint. Avec une instruction sur les débouillis
    Chez la veuve Pissot • et Jean Thomas Herissant|Paris 1750|17 x 10.50 cm|relié
    First edition.
    Contemporary glazed brown full calf binding. Decorated spine with raised bands, red morocco title label. One corner slightly bumped. Tail headcap and lower edge restored, as well as headbands. A small tear with slight loss below the title label. Scuffing to boards. This is the first treatise of its kind on dyeing wool and the most important work by the author, Jean Hellot (1685-1766), a renowned analytical chemist and industrial chemist. It is a practical treatise that details preparations and discusses techniques, and consequently enjoyed enormous success throughout Europe where it was widely applied. Hellot was appointed inspector general of the kingdom's dyeworks in 1740, and this treatise appears to be the result of his observations. Similarly, he was later appointed to the Vincennes porcelain manufactory where he invented the formula for turquoise blue (Hellot blue) used for the first service commissioned by Louis XV. Manuscript gift inscription: "Bourgoin le cadet illustre teinturier à Gaudrecourt le châtaux parisien Bravure..."
    €900
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