177 - Leupold, J. Theatrum machinarum hydrotechnicarum. Showcase of the art of hydraulic engineering, or: Clear instruction and guidance of what is necessary to know in hydraulic engineering, and especially in dam construction ... Leipzig, published by the author and Gleditsch & Son, 1724. 5 (of 6) leaves, 184 pages, 2 leaves with 51 folded copperplate engravings. Folio. New leather binding in the style of the period (somewhat rubbed).

Leupold, J. Theatrum machinarum hydrotechnicarum. Showcase of the art of hydraulic engineering, or: Clear instruction and guidance of what is necessary to know in hydraulic engineering, and especially in dam construction ... Leipzig, published by the author and Gleditsch & Son, 1724. 5 (of 6) leaves, 184 pages, 2 leaves with 51 folded copperplate engravings. Folio. New leather binding in the style of the period (somewhat rubbed). Catalogue of the Ornament Engraving Collection Berlin 1786/2; Engelmann, page 224. - First edition of volume 2 of Theatrum machinarum. - On the design and construction of wells, dams, canals, locks, movable bridges, etc. - Without the half-title page. - Partly browned and somewhat foxed, title page verso with stamped erasure, pages 141/142 with a restored tear (minor text loss). - Title page with old ownership inscription Jussow (probably the Kassel architect Heinrich Christoph Jussow (1754-1825)).