[2]. 113, 41 pp. With 11 engraved plates. 42.5x29 cm. (16¾x11½"), calf-backed boards, gilt-lettered morocco spine label.

A beautifully illustrated large-scale work on the art of beeswax candle making. The fine engraved plates show in detail the various tools and processes of the wax chandlers art. Part of the series: Descriptions des arts et métiers. The detailed French text is an explanation of the plates.