DUHAMEL DU MONCEAU (Henri-Louis). Of the exploitation... Lot 39

DUHAMEL DU MONCEAU (Henri-Louis). Of the exploitation of woods or means of taking advantage of coppices, half-futaies and high-futaies, and of making a fair estimate of them; with a description of the arts which are practised in the forests. Paris, Guérin and Delatour, 1764. 2 volumes in-4°, blond calf, gilt initials TK on the covers, decorated spine with nerves, slipcases (English binding of the time) ORIGINAL EDITION decorated with a vignette engraved by Prevost and 36 unsigned, intaglio engraved folding plates giving a detailed, pictorial view of the operating techniques, wood cutting and tools required. Restored hinges.