DERAND (François de la compagnie de Jésus) - L'architecture - Lot 40

DERAND (François de la compagnie de Jésus) - L'architecture des voutes, ou l'art des traits et coupe des voutes: traicté très-util, voire nécessaire à tous architectes; maistres massons, appareilleurs, tailleurs de pierre, et généralement à tous ceux qui se meslent de l'architecture mesme militaire. Paris, Chez Sébstien Cramoisy, 1643; in-folio, 26 ppnch. + 455 pp. bound in modern half calf in imitation of an antique binding, 6-ribbed ornate spine, red morocco title page, mottled edges. Handwritten bookplate by Jacques Choux. François Derand was born in Vic-Sur-Seille in the diocese of Metz. He was mainly employed by the church for his architectural talents. He demonstrated his expertise in the building trades, especially carpentry. Fine condition, with numerous plates in the text. Expert : M. Philippe HENRY