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Hardcover. Zustand: Good+. First Edition. Volume #1 only (of three). In a nineteenth century binding of brown cloth over faded blue boards. Red & black title page with vignette, preface then text describing each plate. [(iv) 9pp text, 27 double-page plates stamped on one side of paper]. Each plate measures 22 1/2" x 30". Edges & front corners are rubbed. The text is tight & intact except for a small damp stain near top center edge of plates that is mostly on the margins of the plates. Study of mechanical equipment, all types of mills, windmills. Technical, Architecture. ; Plates; Elephant Folio 23" tall; 9 pages.…

Hardcover. 1st Edition. 2 volumes, folio (560 x 330mm). Titles printed in red and black, 49 double page engraved plates, numbered to 1-27 in each volume, 6 folding each comprising two numbers. Modern marbled-papered boards. Condition: some light soiling and spotting on a few plates, mostly at center folds, plate 19 with a neatly repaired tear. Provenance: purchased Sothebys London, September 20th 1984 lot 657; Richard Harris, his sale Bloomsbury New York, 13th October 2010, lot161. First edition of a magnificent book illustrating in great and fascinating detail the inner workings of a windmill. Catalogued by Kate Hunter.…