GROLLIER DE SERVIERE, Gaspard Collection of... Lot 36

GROLLIER DE SERVIERE, Gaspard Collection of curious works of mathematics and mechanics. Or description of the Cabinet of Mr. Grollier de Servière. With nearly 100 intaglio plates. By Mr. Grollier de Servière, his grandson... Second edition corrected and increased with new machines. Paris, Jombert, 1751. In-4°, scraped calf. Binding of the time. Beautiful copy of this sought-after work, first published in 1719, considerably enriched in 1733, then in 1751. This 1751 edition, including 93 engraved plates, is considered the best. The cabinet of curiosities of Nicolas Grollier de Servières (1596-1689), nephew of the great bibliophile Jean Grollier, was one of the most famous of the 17th century. Louis XIV himself insisted on visiting it. (Brunet, VI, 8173. Honeyman Collection of Scientific Books and Manuscripts, n°1560) Provenance: Private collection B., Sète. Expert : Mr Jean-Paul Veyssière.