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a book with a picture of a group of people on itan old book with a black and white title on itan old drawing of a plan of a building with a lot of lines on itdrawing of a plan of a fort in the middle of a fielda drawing of a building with a clock on the front of itan old drawing of a building with columns and a man standing on the stepsa drawing of a plan of a castle with a toweran old book sitting on top of a white table
Maître Paul PASTAUD

34 - BELIDOR (Bernard Forest de). The Science of Engineering in t…
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Estimate €350 - €400
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BELIDOR (Bernard Forest de). The Science of Engineering in the Execution of Fortification and Civil Architecture Works. Paris, Jombert, 1729. Large quarto, marbled calfskin, decorated ribbed spine, double gilt fillet on the edges. First edition, illustrated with a frontispiece and 53 folding plates. The work is divided into six parts: Theory of Masonry – On the Mechanics of Vaults - On the Construction of Works - On Military Structures - On Decoration - On the Method of Drawing Up Estimates. The author sets out simple rules for architecture and for the inspection of retaining walls, foundations and vaults. A fine copy.
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About the sale MONTIGNAC – 31st BOOK SALE – Day 1 of 4 – Nos. 1 to 549
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Auction time 08/19/2026 at 11:00 AM
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