De Purthuis - Traité d'architecture rurale - 1810
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Traité d'architecture rurale by De Purthuis, a first edition French-language work from 1810 published in Paris in half‑leather binding, 268 pages with 24 folding plates (out of 26), measuring 26 cm by 19.5 cm, covering architecture and agriculture.
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Traité d'architecture rurale, contenant... les principes généraux de cet art... les détails de construction... divers travaux d'art ayant pour objets de faciliter les communications, d'assainir les terres en culture, de préserver les récoltes sur pied...
Paris, Crapelet et Deterville, 1810.
Quarto. Contemporary half calf binding. 268 pages and 24 folding plates (out of 26).
Minor flaw to the headcap. Worn edges and corners. Plates I and XXV are missing. Some plates have slight damp stains; two are partially backed.
The most comprehensive work of this period, marking the beginnings of "modern" agriculture (Berlin Catalog 2451).
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We are professional booksellers based in France, and have been members of ILAB for many years. We currently hold full membership of SLAM, as well as other organisations. We also sell at fairs and markets across Europe.
We are often found at brocantes and marches, searching for books and prints. We are also always interested in acquiring new stock from individuals, so if you have books or prints to sell, do get in touch.
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Full title:
Traité d'architecture rurale, contenant... les principes généraux de cet art... les détails de construction... divers travaux d'art ayant pour objets de faciliter les communications, d'assainir les terres en culture, de préserver les récoltes sur pied...
Paris, Crapelet et Deterville, 1810.
Quarto. Contemporary half calf binding. 268 pages and 24 folding plates (out of 26).
Minor flaw to the headcap. Worn edges and corners. Plates I and XXV are missing. Some plates have slight damp stains; two are partially backed.
The most comprehensive work of this period, marking the beginnings of "modern" agriculture (Berlin Catalog 2451).
Seller's Story
We are professional booksellers based in France, and have been members of ILAB for many years. We currently hold full membership of SLAM, as well as other organisations. We also sell at fairs and markets across Europe.
We are often found at brocantes and marches, searching for books and prints. We are also always interested in acquiring new stock from individuals, so if you have books or prints to sell, do get in touch.
We are proud to purchase biodegradable packaging and materials. Where possible, all of our book wrap and tape are compostable or re-cyclable. If you do receive any plastic bubble wrap from us - it is because we are re-using items we have received.
Details
Number of Books
1
Subject
Agriculture, Architecture
Book Title
Traité d'architecture rurale
Author/ Illustrator
De Purthuis
Condition
Good
Publication year oldest item
1810
Height
26 cm
Edition
1st Edition
Width
19.5 cm
Language
French
Original language
Yes
Publisher
Paris: Chez Deterville
Binding/ Material
Half leather
Number of pages
268
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