METROLOGY. - [Alexis-Jean Pierre PAUCTON.] Métrologie, ou Traité des Mesures, Poids et Monnoies. Paris: Chez la Veuve Desaint, 1780. First edition, 4to (251 x 192mm.) Half-title, woodcut device to title, last leaf errata at EEeeee2. (Front and rear blanks replaced, occasional spotting and marginal damp-staining, perforated stamp to title.) 20th century brown cloth-backed marbled paper-covered boards (stamp to front pastedown). Provenance: John Crerar Library (bookplate to front pastedown). Note: an important work on the history of weights and measures.Buyer’s (including @ ) of the price. Lots purchased online via will attract an additional of (including @ ) of the price.