Details
CAUS, Isaac de (fl. 1644). Nouvelle invention de lever l'eau plus hault que sa source avec quelques machines mouantes par le moyen de l'eau et un discours de la conduite d'ycelle. London: [Joseph Moxon], 1644.
2o (358 x 242 mm). Engraved architectural title, 26 plates and woodcuts in text (title with tear crossing image border at gutter, some occasional light spotting). Contemporary vellum over pasteboard (covers heavily warped, with vellum separated from boards along foremargin).
FIRST EDITION of Caus's work describing and illustrating waterwheels and hydraulic machines. Various water-powered gadgets include a waterclock and an organ, fountains, a lock and a fire pump. Berlin Kat. 3610; Brunet I:1629; Wing C-1528.
2o (358 x 242 mm). Engraved architectural title, 26 plates and woodcuts in text (title with tear crossing image border at gutter, some occasional light spotting). Contemporary vellum over pasteboard (covers heavily warped, with vellum separated from boards along foremargin).
FIRST EDITION of Caus's work describing and illustrating waterwheels and hydraulic machines. Various water-powered gadgets include a waterclock and an organ, fountains, a lock and a fire pump. Berlin Kat. 3610; Brunet I:1629; Wing C-1528.