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Caus, Isaac de. New and Rare Inventions of Water-Works. London: Joseph Moxon, 1659. First Edition in English. Contemporary brown calf, older rebacking, gilt morocco title label. Engraved title. [vi], 34pp. + 26 copper engraved plates numbered I--XXVI. Folio (13 ½ x 9”). Woodcut text illustrations. Scattered minor rust spots, closed tear to Plate IX expertly repaired and remargined. Engr. bookplate and ownership signature of Sir John Cope, plus two modern bookplates to inside cover. A near fine copy of a rare and important volume. Toole Stott 1247. Wing C1527.