Paris,E.
Traite de l'Helice Propulsive. Paris, Arthus Bertrand 1855. 4°. With folded lithographic front, 15 (num. 1-14 and 10-bis) folded lithographic plates, 10 mostly folded tables, and numerous text woodcuts. Tables and numerous woodblocks in text. 2 fol., IV, 580 pp. Bindery of the time (somewhat rubbed, joints chipped). Polak 7322. first edition. - Early and comprehensive treatise on the design of ship propellers and turbines. - Some foxing, inner joints brittle.
