Dilich, Peribologia, Frankfurt, 1640, contemporary vellum

DILICH, WILHELM

Peribologia oder Bericht Wilhelmi Dilichii Hist. von Vestungs gebewen. Frankfurt: (Anton Humm for the author), 1640

folio (303 x 204mm.), engraved title-page, 9 engraved section titles, woodcut initials and headpieces, 179 (144 double-page, 1 folding) and 59 (54 double-page) engraved plates, contemporary vellum, plausibly lacking a couple of plates, many plates loose, a few small tears, folding plate torn; sold not subject to return

Dilich (1571-1650) was an engineer, architect and cartographer who had worked for Johann Georg of Saxony. His work on fortifications comprises plans and detailed views of fortifications rather than technical specifications.

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Cockle 832; VD17 23:297056Z