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RIZZETTI, Luigi (fl. 1780). Riforma di carri di quattro ruote. Treviso, Giulio Trento for the author, 1785.
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RIZZETTI, Luigi (fl. 1780). Riforma di carri di quattro ruote. Treviso, Giulio Trento for the author, 1785.
First edition of this very rare treatise devoted to mechanical improvement of carriages.
8vo (235 x 152 mm). Engraved vignette on title, 9 engraved folding plates, uncut (some minor marginal staining). Contemporary vellum backed boards, spine ink lettered with ink ornament (upper hinge split). Berlin Kat. 1433.
First edition of this very rare treatise devoted to mechanical improvement of carriages.
8vo (235 x 152 mm). Engraved vignette on title, 9 engraved folding plates, uncut (some minor marginal staining). Contemporary vellum backed boards, spine ink lettered with ink ornament (upper hinge split). Berlin Kat. 1433.