1715 Plan of Public Fountains in Paris w/ text and View of the Pont Neuf Pumphouse, Samaritaine.

Explanation sheets for the public water and fountain system in Paris. Support text page and a beautiful view of the impressive structure used to pump water near Pont Neuf. Each Intaglio copper engraved plate 9" x 13.5" or greater. printed on hand laid papers 11" x 15.5" quatro folio of the period. Exceptional line work and clear impressions on these Views, Plans and Descriptions by native son Nicolas De Fer. From a 1715 edition of De Fer's Atlas Curieux , filled with perspective land maps and building elevations in support of Louis XV, a central government and the advances of the French Royal class in Architecture, Agriculture and Industry . Fine condition on these library de-accession items. Sold as Group of 3 pcs