8°, late twentieth-century half dark green Oasis morocco over marbled boards, spine with raised bands in five compartments (a bit sun-faded); original blue printed wrappers bound in. Uncut. Minor light foxing. In very good to fine condition. Oval stamp of B.M. Tavares de Proença / J. de Saldanha Oliveira e Souza on recto of half-title with "876" penciled in center. Ink manuscript notes on front wrapper and a few ink manuscript annotations in text, probably in the same hand. 208 pp., (1 l. errata), 5 large folding engraved plates. *** FIRST and ONLY EDITION of this work promoting the medicinal value of the mineral waters of Bourbonne-les-Bains in the Haute-Marne department of France. The hot springs there had been known since the time of the Gauls; the Romans built baths there. Even today the waters are used for treatment of rheumatism, as well as ear, nose and throat diseases. The plates contain architectural plans and views of proposed spa facilities that are quite extensive.Provenanc