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Maître Jean Emmanuel PRUNIER

35 - [ARCHITECTURE] David GILLY & Johann Albert EYTELWEIN - Prakt…
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[ARCHITECTURE] David GILLY & Johann Albert EYTELWEIN - Praktische Anweisung zur Wasserbaukunst welche eine Anleitung zur Entwerfung, Veranschlagung und Ausführung der am gewöhnlichsten vorkommenden Wasserbaue enthält Berlin Realschulbuchhandlung 1803 - 1809 - Complete first edition of the 4 parts of this very rare work by the architect, public works engineer and hydraulic engineer Eytelwein, in the service of Prussia and the Prussian architect David Gilly, director of the Berlin Academy of Architecture. These "practical recommendations for the art of hydraulic engineering", as they can be translated, are extremely precise and illustrated with 47 superb engraved plates, most of which are fold-outs. The whole has been bound in one volume, period full basane binding with smooth spine, red morocco title-piece, rubbing and slight tears, solid binding. [Following] a second work by Johann Albert EYTELWEIN on the hydraulic ram: Bemerkungen über die Wirkung und vortheilhafte Anwendung des Stosshebers published in 1805 in Berlin by the same publisher. This one is complete with its 3 beautiful folding engraved plates. An important testimony to technical advances in architecture and construction in the Prussian Empire at the end of the 18th century and the beginning of the 19th century during the Napoleonic period. Large in-8, 80pp; plates, 57pp(1pp.); plates; 146pp (1ff.) plates; 92pp; plates; 102pp; plates.
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About the sale Saturday 20 June 2026 - Drawing Books
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Auction time 06/20/2026 at 2:00 PM
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