Civil engineering board
Technical sheet taken from a work on civil engineering, from 1908: "Villegusien and Charmes reservoirs". Formerly mounted on miter. Fairly thin paper. engraving original from the period, it is not a reproduction.
Numerous figures representing the details and sections of the Villegusien and Charmes reservoirs, with detailed technical annotations showing cross-section profiles, geological sections, as well as plans and elevations related to the structures of the reservoirs. This plate illustrates the technical advancement in the field of civil engineering at the beginning of the 20th century, specifically in the design and construction of hydraulic infrastructure such as reservoirs. It testifies to the importance given to the management of water resources at that time.
Ideal for a loft, industrial, architectural type decoration, for anyone looking for originality and authenticity, or for any collector, engineer... To be framed for a better rendering. Quality shipping with appropriate protection, carried out by our company specializing in the sale of old engravings.
Dimensions: 35 x 49 cm
Please look carefully at the photos. Good conservation condition. Some foxing or light stains. Leaflet with central fold. The paper, thin, perhaps faded in places with possibly small tears on the margins. Other small common defects due to time or consultation are not listed in this description. Rare document. Slight transverse undulation in the center of the engraving .
Professional in the sale (and passionate) of historical and geographical engravings, I will ship your purchase with the greatest care as I myself would like to receive it. My products are guaranteed to be vintage and will delight any history enthusiast or simply lover of these authentic visuals that have spanned the ages.
Your advantages & guarantees: Consolidation of shipping costs in the event of multiple purchases (Ask for the total before paying). Guaranteed authenticity. Careful shipping between two rigid supports or rolled in a tube, to reduce any risk of deterioration during transport (Will be shipped in the original envelopes if any). Return within 14 days if any dissatisfaction! Quick response to any request (information, research, negotiations, etc.). Modification of shipping method possible. All the services and guarantees of a professional seller who loves his products. For the French Overseas Territories, contact me for a more precise (and more advantageous!) shipping cost figure.

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We try to describe our objects as best as possible. However, it is impossible to describe exactly each small stain, micro tear or each action of time. For the rest the photos will serve as descriptions. Works not collated. Dimensions with a margin of error of approximately 2 cm.

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Numerous figures representing the details and sections of the Villegusien and Charmes reservoirs, with detailed technical annotations showing cross-section profiles, geological sections, as well as plans and elevations related to the structures of the reservoirs. This plate illustrates the technical advancement in the field of civil engineering at the beginning of the 20th century, specifically in the design and construction of hydraulic infrastructure such as reservoirs. It testifies to the importance given to the management of water resources at that time. Your advantages & guarantees: Consolidation of shipping costs in the event of multiple purchases (Ask for the total before paying). Guaranteed authenticity. Careful shipping between two rigid supports or rolled in a tube, to reduce any