[Surveying] Méthode Simple Et Facile Pour Lever Les Plans, Suivie D'Un Traité Du Nivellement Et D'Un Abrégé Des Règles Du Lavis : Avec onze Planches, dont neuf enluminées

LECOY, F. (Francois)

Published by Chez Duponcent, Libraire, quai de la Grève, N. 34, A Paris, 1803

About this Item

Rare First Edition of this map-maker's manual with brilliant hand-colored plates. 8vo (): xii,95,[1]pp, with title page vignette and 11 folding engraved plates (of surveyor's instruments and sample maps and plans), nine of which are hand-coloured, "enluminées avec soin et conformément aux principes." Publisher's signature of authentication to verso of title page. Contemporary sheep-backed brown marbled boards, flat spine in six compartments divided by ruled bands, red morocco lettering piece gilt, marbled edges, green silk marker. WorldCat Discovery identifies a single copy at libraries worldwide (Canadian Center for Architecture); Rare Book Hub lists only three copies of the second edition. An exemplary copy (occasional light foxing), tightly bound and general clean throughout, with richly colored plates. Attractively illustrated guide on topographical surveying and cartography by this French geographer, divided into three sections: basic geometry and instrumentation to enable precise measurements of the terrain; techniques of mapping and surveying; directions on realizing plans through such techniques such as wash and shading. Further editions appeared in 1805, 1813, 1830, 1846 and 1848, as well as a German translation in 1814. N. B. With few exceptions (always identified), we only stock books in exceptional condition. All orders are packaged with care and posted promptly. Satisfaction guaranteed. (Fine Editions Ltd is a member of the Independent Online Booksellers Association, and we subscribe to its codes of ethics.).

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Bibliographic Details

• Title: [Surveying] Méthode Simple Et Facile Pour Lever Les Plans, Suivie D'Un Traité Du Nivellement Et D'Un Abrégé Des Règles Du Lavis : Avec onze Planches, dont neuf enluminées
• Publisher: Chez Duponcent, Libraire, quai de la Grève, N. 34, A Paris
• Publication Date: 1803
• Binding: Sheep
• Edition: 1st Edition
• Condition: Fine
• Seller catalogs:
  • XIX CENTURY