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1767 FORESTRY1st ed Monceau on Transport Law Trees Wood Naval Ships Navy RARE Duhamel du Monceau was an 18th-century French engineer and scientist who focused heavily on agriculture, horticulture, and forestry. He researched various cultivation techniques for trees and crops and published his findings in various books and reports including On the Strength of Wood . This book, first published in 1767, describes Monceau s his studies of wood, timbers, and forests and the use of wood for home construction and ship building with special attention given to the influence of forestry law on the naval industry. Also known as Du Transport , this work covered the general laws of tree growth and regulations for tree industry, behavior of sap, leaves, and formation of bark. This incredibly valuable 1767 first edition is one of the earliest and best French treatises on woodworking and forestry regulations. Item number: #15938 Price: $950 MONCEAU, Duhamel du Du transport, de la conservation et de la force des bois : ou l'on trouvera des moyens d'attendrir les bois, de leur donner diverses courbures, sur-tout pour la construction des vaisseaux et de former des pieces d'assemblage pour suppleer au defaut des pieces simples : faisant la conclusion du traite complet des bois et des forets Paris : Chez L.F. Delatour, 1767. First edition Details: Collation: Complete with all pages o xxxii, 556 o 27 folding engravings References: Goldsmiths'-Kress no. 10301 Language: French Binding: Leather; tight and secure Size: ~10.5in X 8.25in (27cm x 21cm) Our Guarantee: Very Fast. Very Safe. Free Shipping Worldwide. Customer satisfaction is our priority! Notify us with 7 days of receiving, and we will offer a full refund without reservation! 15938 Photos available upon request. Seller Inventory # 15938
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