Author: William Davis
Title: A Complete Treatise of Land Surveying, by the Chain, Cross, and Offset Staffs Only
Description: London, Faulder; Elmsley; Egerton's MIlitary Library; et al, 1798. First edition. Cloth. The first edition of this very scarce treatise on land surveying by William Davis, complete with folding plates. The very scarce first edition of this work.ESTC citation number T114233.Illustrated with six folding plates.Collated, complete.The final three pages contain errata, directions to the binder, and an advertisement.With a list of subscribers.'A Complete Treatise of Land Surveying' is an impressively extensive treatise on land surveying, its importance and usage. The author, William Davis, starts this work by describing geometrical definitions and problems, laying out the maths needed for land surveying. He then explains in great but accessible detail about situations in which land surveying is used, including measuring water, land, hay, and many other agricultural uses.Bookplate of The Royal Agricultural Society of England to the front paste down, with their stamp to a couple of pages. Rebound in a cloth binding. Externally, smart, with a few light marks. Very minor bumping to the head and tail of the spine. Hinges are starting but firm. Bookplate to the front paste down. Internally, firmly bound. Pages are lightly age-toned with some spots. Closed tear to the title page, and a small patch of blue wrap adhered to the tail. Institutional stamp to a couple of pages. Tear to the fold of the plate facing page 198. Page 59 is repaired to the margin. Very Good . Ill.: Not Stated. Very Good .

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