183 - Mitterer, H. Instructions for Mechanics for Practical Artists and Master Craftsmen with Special Reference to Mill Construction. Munich, Publisher of the Lythographic Art Institute at the Feyertags School, 1822. 2 leaves, 27 pages, 1 leaf (instead of 2 leaves). With 20 lithographic plates. Folio. Contemporary cardboard binding with mounted title label (edges and spine heavily rubbed).

Mitterer, H. Instructions for Mechanics for Practical Artists and Master Craftsmen with Special Reference to Mill Construction. Munich, Publisher of the Lythographic Art Institute at the Feyertags School, 1822. 2 leaves, 27 pages, 1 leaf (instead of 2 leaves). With 20 lithographic plates. Folio. Contemporary cardboard binding with mounted title label (edges and spine heavily rubbed). Engelmann, pp. 250; Winkler, 545, 16.- First edition.- 'As the main subject of mechanics, I have included the various types of mills, because I considered these to be the most essential subject, after whose precise knowledge one is best enabled to specify other movements necessary for various purposes. For this purpose, the various constructions of the gear trains with their intricacies had to be described first, for which I have used the latest experience and regulations everywhere (Preface). - Mitterer (1764-1829) made a name for himself both in the introduction of lithography and as a teacher at the Feyertagsschule he founded. - The plates are incunabula of lithography, having already been published in 1821. With more than 200 detailed illustrations, including numerous gear trains and clockworks. - Title and plates with coat of arms stamp. - The second sheet with calculation instructions is missing. - Text foxed, plates clean.