178 - Leupold, J. Theatrum machinarum molarium, Or Showcase of the Art of Mill Construction, Which presents all kinds of such machines, which are called mills, both historically and practically, along with their ground plans and elevations ... Prepared and compiled by Johann Matthias Beyer and associates. 2 parts in 1 volume. Leipzig, Deer, 1735. 8 leaves, 125 pages, 3 leaves; 6 leaves, 206 (recte 204), 49 pages, 1 leaf. With engraved head vignette and 43 folded copperplate engravings. Folio. New leather binding with blind-tooled spine (somewhat rubbed).

Leupold, J. Theatrum machinarum molarium, Or Showcase of the Art of Mill Construction, Which presents all kinds of such machines, which are called mills, both historically and practically, along with their ground plans and elevations ... Prepared and compiled by Johann Matthias Beyer and associates. 2 parts in 1 volume. Leipzig, Deer, 1735. 8 leaves, 125 pages, 3 leaves; 6 leaves, 206 (recte 204), 49 pages, 1 leaf. With engraved head vignette and 43 folded copperplate engravings. Folio. New leather binding with blind-tooled spine (somewhat rubbed). (= Theatrum machinarum. Volume 9).- Catalogue of the Ornament Engraving Collection Berlin 1791; Hilz: Theatrum machinarum, page 114. - First edition, published by J.M. Beyer as the final volume after the death of Leupold (1674-1727). - Alongside Sturm's Mühlenbaukunst of 1718, this is the second major and important German standard work on milling in the first half of the 18th century. The extensive Part 2 deals with mill law and contains numerous mill regulations. It is based on the work of the Saxon jurist Jakob Born (1638-1709). - Some light foxing. - Title page and all plates verso stamped with the Royal School of Art and Architecture, Breslau.