Grollier de Serviere (Gaspard) Recueil d'ouvrages curieux de mathematique et de mecanique, ou description du cabinet de monsieur grollier de serviere, first edition, Lyon, David Forey, 1719.

Grollier de Serviere (Gaspard) Recueil d'ouvrages curieux de mathematique et de mecanique, ou description du cabinet de monsieur Grollier de Serviere, first edition, title printed in red and black, engraved and woodcut initials, head- and tail-pieces, 85 engraved plates (numbered 1-88, but nos. 39, 48 and 76 not called for), errata and instructions to the binder at end, occasional light browning, eighteenth-century calf, gilt, arms of Dumont family to covers, chipping and wear to head of spine and foot of upper joint, [Tomash & Williams G90], 4to, Lyon, David Forey, 1719.

⁂ A description of the collection of mechanical instruments formed, and predominantly made, by the author's grandfather, Nicolas Grollier de Serviere (1593-1686). He was a mirror-maker and descendant of Jean Grolier the bibliophile. The collection included clocks, bridges, locks, water-raising devices, mills, military engines, a revolving bookcase, wheelchair etc.