Lot 1822

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 by foreword, 54 of 56 large etched plates and 1 of 6 tabula. 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!