Anton Sipman - Molenbouw. Het staande Werk van de
Anton Sipman - Molenbouw - Zutphen, Walburg Pers, rd edition - 552 pp. - linen binding with dust jacket - 18.5 x 26.5 x 3 cm. Richly illustrated.In very good condition.The edges of the cover are slightly curved.The book will be sent by registered mail.Mill construction underwent a revolutionary change in the first half of the 15th century. The first mill tower with a rotatable top meant a milestone in construction technology. Not only the appearance underwent a radical change, these âbovenkruiersâ (smock mills) were also considerably stronger than the standard mills. Never before were the smock mills so elaborately and detailed described as in this work by draughtsman-writer Anton Sipman (). In âMolenbouwâ he describes the history, the construction method and the various types that can be found in The Netherlands. Sipman elaborately describes the applied constructions, construction techniques and construction materials. His realistic illustrations give the work an unknown expressiveness. Read More