Author: Horst, Ti[e]leman van der & Jacob Polley.
Title: Theatrum Machinarum Universale; of keurige verzameling van verscheide grote en zeer fraaie waterwerken, schutsluizen, waterkeringen, ophaal- en draaibruggen. Met hare gronden, opstallen en doorgenedens.
Description: Amst., Petrus Schenk en Zoon, 1757 -1774. 2 vols. in 1. 14,8 pp. 2 copper-engraved dedication-pages & 21,27 folded copper-engraved plates (containing 55 roman numbered depictions). Later gilt half leather. Folio. - Part of spine missing, corners and edges of the binding sl. worn; text and plates in good condition (nice broad margins and clear impressions of the prints). * Monumental 18th century publications on the construction of locks, bridges, watermills and boats. Contains large / elaborate copper-engravings of plans, crossections and waterworks.

Keywords: Netherlands Nederland