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Description of models of 5 inventions for rescuing people or precious objects from fire (parafeux), selected from the collection of machines whose models were displayed in the Salon du Louvre from 1792 to Year 8 of the Republic (1799-1800). Concludes with a copy of a testimonial dated 13 nivôse in Year 8 of the Republic (3 January 1800) from Jean Francois Bralle, engineer in chief (ingénieur en chef du Département au Bureau Central). Sewn gathering of 4 bifolia, with later pagination in pencil, 185-197, upper right recto; text block outlined in red ink, some text in red ink.

In French Person, Citoyen former owner Kraus, Hans Peter, 1907-1988 former owner Stanitz, John D 1 Formerly owned by Hans Peter Kraus, as part of his ms. 836. Formerly owned by John D. Stanitz (Cleveland, Ohio), as part of his Ms. 11. Acquired by Lawrence J. Schoenberg with other Stanitz manuscripts, Sept. 1997. Deposit by Lawrence J. Schoenberg and Barbara Brizdle, 2012. Technology Fire extinction--Equipment and supplies Fire extinction--History Manuscripts, French--19th century Manuscripts, European