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4to (285 x 210 mm) 2 nn.ll., XXVIII, 310 pp. (misnumbered 308), XXXV pp. (tables), 17 engraved folding plates. Contemporary calf, spine gilt with raised bands.
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Tardy, p. 159 ; Poggendorff, I, 1429 ; Polak, 5797.
First edition of the most important work by the watchmaker Jean-André Lepaute (1720-1787).
Active in Paris since 1740, Lepaute acquired rapidly a reputation and received orders for the construction of most of the large official clocks in the city. He was the inventor of a new type of pendulum and improved largely the mechanics of the clocks. His ability to produce high quality pieces resulted in many orders from European observatories.
The 17 engraved plates show the different mechanisms used in clock making.
Fine, broad margined copy, well bound at the time. Binding slightly restored.
From the library of G. Peyroutet (signature on the half-title).
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