Lot 3521 - A136 Books - Monday, 20. March 2006, 03.30 PM

WATCHMAKING. - Bertout, Ferdinand. Essai sur l'Horlogerie... 2 Volumes Second Edition. Paris, Merigot and Didot fils, 1786. 4to. With 38 folded engraved plates. Contemporary leather with spine gilding, some black spine damage (some rubbing). Brunet I, 819. - The 2nd edition of this reference work by the famous watchmaker, previously published in 1793 and reprinted numerous times, with extraordinary decorative engravings. - Except for some solitary foxing and slight browning, an extraordinarily well preserved and complete specimen.

CHF 800 / 1 200 | (€ 820 / 1 240)

Sold for CHF 5 160 (including buyer’s premium)
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