[Rare treatise on dikes] Traité pratique des digues

le long des fleuves et des rivieres, auquel on a joint des regles touchant les épis, fascinages & réservoirs, &c. Par M. Bourdet (...). Berlin/ Paris, Ch. Ant. Jombert, 1773, 164,(4) p., with 9 large folding, engraved plates after Bourdet, contemporary marbled calf with gilt back with raised bands and morocco letterpiece.

Leather across hinges split (cords holding up well) and some other wear. Good copy with ex libris of Bramshill. Lovely and rare treatise on dikes, with dedication printed in civilité to Othon Christophile comte de Podewils. Previously published by the author, in 1771.