M. Duhamel du Monceau - De l'exploitation des bois, ou moyens de tirer un parti avantageux des taillis, demi-futaies - 1764

Rare illustrated edition of this treatise devoted to silviculture, forest economy, and wood exploitation techniques in the eighteenth century -

A member of the Royal Academy of Sciences and a recognized specialist in botany, agronomy, and rural economy, the author seeks to transmit to forest owners, administrators, and wood professionals knowledge enabling them to manage forests more effectively and to valorize their resources -

This second volume mainly elaborates on the various processes of transforming and using wood after it is felled -

It describes the trades and skills of the craftsmen working in the forest, notably clog-makers, splitters, and workers specialized in preparing pieces intended for various uses -

M. Duhamel du Monceau - De l'exploitation des bois, ou moyens de tirer un parti avantageux des taillis, demi-futaies et hautes-futaies - 1764 - Tome II - H. L. Guérin & L. F. Delatour - - Approximately 290 pp

Good binding condition, the volume in its full period marble calfskin, epidermures, wear from use, a few minor defects on boards and spine, foxing on the edges, headcaps and corners worn, red edges, spine with raised bands, titling and volume numbering gilded on a morocoon piece -

Good interior condition, browning, a handsome vignette on the title page, the work enriched with numerous plates including some fold-outs, text fairly clean, marbled endpapers in decent condition, a pleasing copy -

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