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BÖCKLER, Georg. Architectura curiosa nova. Das ist: Neue Ergötzliche Sinn- und Kunstreiche auch nützliche Bau- und Wasserkunst. Nuremberg: Paulus Fürst, 1664. 4 parts in one vol. 2o. Title printed in red and black within ornamental typographic border, 3 section titles, engraved title and 200 plates, one folding. Contemporary vellum (lacks ties, covers bowing). FIRST EDITION, with German text. The decorative plates of the first three parts show free-standing fountains and elaborate designs for fountains, the fourth part includes designs for grottoes, garden pavilions and architectural designs including views of places. Berlin Kat. 3579.