Petrus Schenk, 'Inventie van de Zaegh-Moolens. Eerbetoon aan Cornelis Corneliszoon van Uitgeest, de uitvinder van de houtzaagmolen, 1592.' A very rare early 18th century book on wood saw-mills, invented by Cornelis Corneliszoon van Uitgeest. The (unbound) book consists of a title page with etching followed, 56 large etched plates and 6 tabula (2-page foreword missing). Folio. The invention of the saw-mill by Cornelis Corneliszoon van Uitgeest was crucial for the florish of the Netherlandish economy in the 17th and 18th centuries. Over 80 saw-mills produced the timber for the ships of the Dutch East India Company, ultimately leading to great economic growth and expansion. Text pages in poor condition and deteriorating. A wonderful historical work! Added an incomplete set of plates from 'Theatrum machinarum universale, of keurige verzameling van verscheidene grote en zeer fraaie waterwerken. Tileman van der Horst. Uitgave 1736-1737 te Amsterdam door Petrus Schenk. Het boekwerk bevat fraaie afbeeldingen met toelichtingen over onderdelen van de waterwerken rond de Grote Zeesluis in de Vecht te Muiden' and 'Theatrum Machinarum Universale; Of Keurige Verzameling van verscheide grote en zeer fraaie Waterwerken, Schutsluizen, Waterkeringen, Ophaal- en Draaibruggen. Met hare Gronden, Opstallen en Doorgesnedens, 1736'. A very interesting lot !
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