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FONTANA, C. Utilissimo trattato dell'acque correnti diviso in tre libri (…). Roma, G.F. Buagni, 1696. (16), 176, (4), 177-196, (12), r° blank. Frontispiece, 80 engr. as chapter headings, 2 double-p. engr., woodcut head- & tailpieces, initials. Sm-fol. 19th c. binding, speckled edges. (Hinges (partly) split, some wear to extremities, paste downs & first free end-pp. replaced, round hole in title-p. repaired w. Japan paper, tear in p. 23 (does not run in image), some yellowing).
Rare. - "The practical source for this theoretical work was the project for the raising of the water level of Lake Bracciano (…) The 'Acque Correnti' is exquisitly illustrated with engravings of high artistic and decorative standard, and thus appreciated not only by hydraulic engineers but also by collectors of fine books and wealthy patrons of garden fountains." Millard, 39. Berlin Kat. 3613; Riccardi I: 465-466.€ 900
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