1171 - CHOMEL, Noël *Economic Dictionary*, containing various means of increasing one’s wealth and preserving one’s health [...]. Third edition, revised, corrected, and considerably expanded. By J. Marret, Doctor of Medicine, enriched with figures newly drawn and engraved by B. Picart, the Roman [- Supplement [...]]. Amsterdam: J. Covens & C. Mortier, 1732–1740, 4 vols. (2 suppl.) in-f°: [8]-424, [2]-400, [6]-496, [2]-482 pp.; 12 ill. (a few leaves slightly browned, rare pinholes). Marbled sheepskin from the publisher’s stock, spine with gilt floral raised bands, lemon-colored title labels, red edges (heavily rubbed, numerous scuffs). Copy with wide margins, interior fairly fresh. Third expanded edition (orig.: Lyon, 1709) of this encyclopedic work on the management of state-owned lands and agriculture in its widest variety (land, water, plants, trees, vineyards, gardening, distilling, agriculture, livestock, fishing, the manufacture of all kinds of products, medical care, law, etc.). Illustrated (complete) with copperplate engravings by Bernard Picart (and one of his disciples for the supplements), including 11 full-page plates (2 folios) and numerous in-text illustrations depicting crow hunting, fishing nets, garden plans, silkworms... With an engraved dedication to Lieve Geelvinck (1676–1743), mayor, councilor, and treasurer of Amsterdam, as well as ornate headpieces and initials. Ref. Wellcome II:343 (2 vols. of text). - Thiébaud I:230 (id.). - Brunet I:1850. - Kress 2616 (original ed.). - Einaudi 1086 (1740 ed.). - STCN. - Not listed in Lewine, Garrison & Morton, *Bibl. Walleriana*, Nissen, ZBI & BBI, or Pritzel. Nordkirchen Collection (ex-libris with handwritten call number).