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RIEDEL, Heinrich August.
Ausführliche Anleitung zur Strohm- und Deich- Baukunde. Des theoretischen Theils Erster Band
[all published]. Finely engraved large mezzotint vignette on title, one folding engraved plate, & numerous woodcut diagrams in the text. 1 p.l., x, 153, [1] pp. Large 4to, attractive modern marbled boards, red morocco lettering piece on spine. Berlin: G.A. Lange, 1800. First edition of this rare book -- no copy in N.U.C. -- concerning the construction of dikes to control rivers and the sea. Riedel was director of the Royal Prussian Engineering School and a chief engineer to the Prussian government. This book is a complete theoretical introduction to techniques of river and sea control as well as of land reclamation. Fine copy of this handsome book.
- USD 1,500.00 > other currencies
- ordernr.: HillBibl-486
- bookseller: Jonathan A. Hill, Bookseller, Inc. (USA)
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