André-Jacob Roubo - L'art du menuisier - 1977

André-Jacob Roubo (1739-1791). The Art of the Cabinetmaker. Paris, Léonce Laget, 1977, 1312 pp. and 382 plates

3 volumes folio (430x290 mm), full cloth. Wear and rubbing on the cloth, small paper loss in the lower right corner of the first three pages, small wormhole gallery in the lower corner of plates 227-253 without affecting the text, no dust jackets. Interior very fresh, without foxing.

Facsimile reprint of the 1769-1775 edition: 4 volumes gathered into three tomes (complete)

Limited edition of 500 copies

A monumental work that describes in detail the techniques, tools and know-how of traditional carpentry in the 18th century. The author presents with precision the methods of working wood, from material selection to the realization of complex structures, including principles of applied geometry and construction rules.

This treatise is distinguished by its encyclopedic and pedagogical approach, aimed at transmitting rigorous knowledge to both craftsmen and discerning amateurs. Roubo emphasizes the importance of precision, mastery of handling, and knowledge of the properties of wood. He also documents different types of carpentry, such as building carpentry, furniture making, and decorative works.