An introduction to a general system of hydrostaticks and hydraulicks, . philosophical and practical. Wherein the most reasonable and advantageous methods of raising and conducting water, ... Illustrated and explain'd
Stephen Switzer (1682-1745)
Category
Books
Date
1729
Materials
Place of origin
England
Collection
Erddig, Wrexham
NT 3008787
Summary
Bibliographic description
2v.([6],xxxii,[4],133,[16],130-274,10; [9],276-352,4,[1],354-413,[15]p.),[1],60 plates . ill.. . 4to.. First two plates cropped head, affecting numbering. Pp. 309-10, p. 4 (before p. 354), pp. 368, 380-91 have had corners turned over in the past. Provenance: Bookplate: Erthig (anonymous armorial). Binding: Sprinkled calf, gilt double fillet and blind roll on covers, double gilt fillet on spine, red and brown sprinkled edges.
Provenance
Given by Philip Yorke III (1905-1978) along with the estate, house and contents to the National Trust in 1973.
Makers and roles
Stephen Switzer (1682-1745)