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Bertrand, J. De l'eau relativement a l'économie rustique, ou traité de l'irrigation des prés. Avignon and Lyon, G. Regnault, 1764. With 7 engraved plates showing schemes for irrigation and one figure in the text. 16, 176 pp. 8vo. Contemporary half calf, back richly gilt with label. (# 5578)

I.N.E.D., Cahier No. 28, 56. Quérard, La France Litt., I, 312. Not in Kress. First edition of this work on rural economy and the irrigation of land. Deals with the advantages of grain and cattle, not only for the population but also for the wealth of the State. Dedicated to the Société Economique de Berne, who awarded three times a prize to Bertrand. Jean Bertrand (1708 - 1777) was a Swiss agriculturist, the author of several books, and pastor at Orbe in Switzerland. - With library stamp on fly-leaf of the "Fürstlich-Starhember'sche Familien Bibliothek Schloss Eferding". Nice copy.

Ridinger, Johann Elias (Ulm 1698-Augsburg 1767). Der nach Honig suchende Baehr. Augsburg, (1738). Fine etching and engraving of a bear looking for honey; sitting on top of a hollow tree-trunk containing a swarm of bees, trying to get rid of the bees stinging into his face; lettered at bottom with title (see above) and "J.E. Ridinger inv. fec. et exc. Aug. Vind. N. 39." 15 x 18,7 cm. (# 5866)

Thienemann & Schwarz No. 429: "Diese Tafeln sind sehr gesucht", these plates are much wanted. First state. Plate 39 from the series "Darstellung einzelner, sowohl in- als ausländischer Tiere", part III, Augsburg, 1738-1740. The German painter, etcher and publisher of prints and drawings Johann Elias Ridinger was born in Ulm 1698, came to Augsburg 1713/14, and 1718/19 back to Augsburg, after three years of being in Regensburg. 1759 he became director of the "Stadtakademie Augsburg", where he died in 1767. - Good impression, with ample margins.

Ridinger, Johann Elias (Ulm 1698-Augsburg 1767). Eine nach dem Raub eilende Löwin. Augsburg, (1738). Fine etching and engraving of a lioness rushing at the prey; with wide open mouth, upwards bent tail, she attacks furiously; lettered at bottom with title (see above) and "J.E.R.f. N. 29". 18,9 x 15,2 cm. (# 5867)

Thienemann & Schwarz No. 419: "Diese Tafeln sind sehr gesucht", these plates are much wanted. First state. Plate 29 from the series "Darstellung einzelner, sowohl in- als ausländischer Tiere", part II, Augsburg, 1738-1740. The German painter, etcher and publisher of prints and drawings Johann Elias Ridinger was born in Ulm 1698, came to Augsburg 1713/14, and 1718/19 back to Augsburg, after three years of being in Regensburg. 1759 he became director of the "Stadtakademie Augsburg", where he died in 1767. - Minimal spotting in blank margins. Good impression, with margins.

Ridinger, Johann Elias (Ulm 1698-Augsburg 1767). Gemeiner Esel ausschlagend. (Augsburg, 1754). Etching and engraving of a donkey lashing out; his driver to left is beating him. Lettered at bottom with title (see above) and "J.E.R. fec. No. 34." 18,7 x 14,6. (# 5875)

Thienemann No. 514. In database British Museum. Plate 34 from the series "Darstellung einzelner, sowohl in- als ausländischer Tiere", part VII, Augsburg, 1754. The German painter, etcher and publisher of prints and drawings Johann Elias Ridinger was born in Ulm 1698, came to Augsburg 1713/14, and 1718/19 back to Augsburg, after three years of being in Regensburg. 1759 he became director of the "Stadtakademie Augsburg", where he died in 1767. - Good impression on strong paper; a few very light brown spots in lower margin, trimmed to plate-mark.

Ridinger, Johann Elias (Ulm 1698-Augsburg 1767). (Löwe) Andere arth ruhend. Augsburg, (1738). Fine etching and engraving of a resting lion; he has placed his head between his forepaws, being fast and quiet asleep; lettered at bottom with title (see above) and "J.E.R. fec. N. 21." 15,9 x 18,4 cm. (# 5868)

Thienemann & Schwarz No. 411: "Diese Tafeln sind sehr gesucht", these plates are much wanted. First state. Plate 21 from the series "Darstellung einzelner, sowohl in- als ausländischer Tiere", part II, Augsburg, 1738-1740. The German painter, etcher and publisher of prints and drawings Johann Elias Ridinger was born in Ulm 1698, came to Augsburg 1713/14, and 1718/19 back to Augsburg, after three years of being in Regensburg. 1759 he became director of the "Stadtakademie Augsburg", where he died in 1767. - Good impression, trimmed close to platemark.

Severus Sanctus (Endeleichus). De mortibus boum carmen; Ab Elia Veneto et Petro Pithaeo sevatum cum notis Johannis Weitzii et Wolfgangi Seberi. Lugduni Batavorum (Leiden), P. vander Aa, 1715. Vignette on title. 12 lvs., 34 pp., 3 lvs. 8vo. Contemporary vellum. (# 3742)

Brunet V, 323 (different collation). Scholarly edition of this curious Latin poem, written in the form of a dialogue between a heathen and a Christian, on the mortality of animals, by Severus Sanctus (also known as Endele(i)chius), a 4th century orator and poet. The notes by the scholars Johann Weitz (1576 - 1642) and Wolfgang Seber (1573 - 1634) are very extensive. - Well preserved.

Virgilius, P.M. - Delille, (J.) Les Géorgiques de Virgile, en vers François; par M. l'Abbé de Lille. Paris, chez Bleuet, de l'imprimerie de Monsieur, 1789. With very fine engraved frontispiece by Villerey after Casanova and 4 engraved plates by Villerey after Ch. Eisen. 191, 1 pp., 2 lvs. 12mo. Original blue wrappers, uncut. (# 5308)

Cf. Salomons, Eisen, 171-172 (only a later edition of 1803). Cf. Cohen 1023 (later edition of 1803). Very successful French translation of Virgilius' (70 BC - 19 BC) pastoral poem, by the famous poet Jacques Delille (1738 - 1813). Deals with the cultivation of crops; fruit-trees, especially the vine; rearing of animals and bees. Printed in very small type. - Dog's-ear to a few leaves, 2 leaves bound in wrong order. Large copy of this nicely illustrated book.