La Mechanique du feu, Ou l'Art d'en augmenter les effets, & d'en diminuer la depense contenant Le Traite de nouvelles cheminees Qui echauffent plus que les Cheminees ordinaires, & qui ne sont point sujettes a fumer, &c.

Amsterdam.: Henri Schelte., 1714. Contemporary quarter calf over marbled boards, red & black printed title page with engraved tree device. . Very good, very light shelfwear, light browning to some pages.. 8vo., 15.7x9.7 cm. . French text. Important early treatise on chimney design and fireplace efficiency. weight: 0.5 lb. Engraved half-title, 12 folding plates. (Inventory #: 181419)