HÉBRARD, Pierre Caminologie, ou Traité des cheminées,... Lot 1247

[HÉBRARD, Pierre] Caminologie, ou Traité des cheminées, contenant des observations sur les différentes causes qui font fumer les cheminées, avec des moyens pour corriger ce défaut [...]. Dijon F. Desventes 1756 In-8° : xlviii-187-[5] pp. (lightly browned, a few russets). Contemporary marbled basane, smooth gilt spine, marbled boards (corners slightly dulled, spine and spine ends slightly rubbed). First edition of this treatise containing a dissertation on the chimneys of the Ancients, with Part 1 explaining the nature and causes of smoke (wind, air, construction, etc.) and Part 2 offering ways to remedy "smoky" chimneys, based on models provided by famous architects such as Cardan, Delorme, Serlio, etc. Illustrated (complete) with 21 copper-engraved plates, including 1 front. (compass rose) and 20 folding plates. ref. Conlon 56:934. - Berlin Kat. 3841. - Cicognara 890.