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Switzer, Stephen
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1,200 - 1,800 GBP
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- Switzer, Stephen
- 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, for the watering noblemens and gentlemens seats, buildings, gardens, &c. are carefully (and in a manner not yet publish'd in any language) laid down. London: T. Astley, S. Austen, and L. Gilliver, 1729
- paper
2 volumes, 4to (248 x 194mm.), engraved frontispiece, woodcut initials and headpieces, 61 engraved plates (60 folding), contemporary calf, monogram JER on covers, spine gilt in compartments with the stamp of an eagle in a crown in each compartment, first plate slightly browned, joints repaired, bindings somewhat rubbed
Provenance
William Edward Surtees, armorial bookplate; S.S. Davis, from J.E. Spencer, inscription above bookplate dated 1927
Literature
Berlin Catalogue 3614; ESTC t60644; Roberts & Trent, Bibliotheca mechanica p.309
Condition
Condition is described in the main body of the cataloguing, where appropriate
"In response to your inquiry, we are pleased to provide you with a general report of the condition of the property described above. Since we are not professional conservators or restorers, we urge you to consult with a restorer or conservator of your choice who will be better able to provide a detailed, professional report. Prospective buyers should inspect each lot to satisfy themselves as to condition and must understand that any statement made by Sotheby's is merely a subjective, qualified opinion. Prospective buyers should also refer to any Important Notices regarding this sale, which are printed in the Sale Catalogue.
NOTWITHSTANDING THIS REPORT OR ANY DISCUSSIONS CONCERNING A LOT, ALL LOTS ARE OFFERED AND SOLD AS IS" IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CONDITIONS OF BUSINESS PRINTED IN THE SALE CATALOGUE."
"In response to your inquiry, we are pleased to provide you with a general report of the condition of the property described above. Since we are not professional conservators or restorers, we urge you to consult with a restorer or conservator of your choice who will be better able to provide a detailed, professional report. Prospective buyers should inspect each lot to satisfy themselves as to condition and must understand that any statement made by Sotheby's is merely a subjective, qualified opinion. Prospective buyers should also refer to any Important Notices regarding this sale, which are printed in the Sale Catalogue.
NOTWITHSTANDING THIS REPORT OR ANY DISCUSSIONS CONCERNING A LOT, ALL LOTS ARE OFFERED AND SOLD AS IS" IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CONDITIONS OF BUSINESS PRINTED IN THE SALE CATALOGUE."
Catalogue Note
FIRST EDITION of Switzer's treatise on hydraulics for the country estate. "It is his major and most scientific work, and was clearly of great importance to him; as a milestone in the development of industrial processes, especially the creation of the network of canals from mid-century, it deserves an honourable place" (W.A. Brogden in ODNB). Switzer was a landscape designer and agricultural writer, who laid out many gardens in the English landscape style, including Blenheim and Castle Howard.