Régemontes, [L. de], Déscription du nouveau pont en pierre, construit sur la rivière d'Allier à Moulins; avec l'exposé des motifs qui ont déterminé son emplacement, et les dessins et détails relatifs à sa construction. With engr. title and 16 (11 folding) copper plates. (Paris, Lottin) 1771. Contemp. half cloth with ms. label. Imperial folio. 47 pp.

Roberts/Trent p. 274-275 (comprehensive). - Hoefer 41, 836f.: "Un monument hydraulique fort difficile". - Brunet IV, 1180. - Only edition. - Comprehensive description of the construction of the stone bridge over the Allier river near Moulins, which is regarded as one of France’s most beautiful bridges with its 13 arches. Particularly the bridge's foundation proved to be extremely difficult (comprehensively documented) so that earlier projects failed. - "Since its appearance the present work has been recognized for its great utility to engineers charged with the construction of other similar bridges." (R./T.) - Engr. title with small view of the bridge under construction, the plates, printed on very strong paper, with views of various construction elements, plans and surroundings etc. - Broad margins somewhat soiled and stained, with small splits in places, few leaves with traces of damp in gutter, title and firm endpapers with library stamp. Binding somewhat rubbed.