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Dymock Invention of Engines of Motion 1651

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first and only edition, title in typographic border and with early ink additions, lightly foxed, a few small stains, modern half calf, spine gilt, [Wing D2971], small 4to, I.C. for Richard Woodnoth, 1651.

***An important work in early agrarian reform. The two letters in this work are addressed to Samuel Hartlib and are generally attributed to the agricultural innovator Cressy Dymock. Here Dymock introduces a new engine system for the powering of mills. "Dymock attributed his commitment to agrarian reform to Samuel Hartlib...In the early 1650s he became one of Hartlib's most loyal admirers, promoting machines for aetting corn and grinding, rabbit-farming schemes, and intensive husbandry..." (ODNB)..

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