A handsome and rare 18th century arsenal modelof a Gribeauval System limber for a field gun with wonderful patina, probably a 4-pounder cannon based on the wheel and axle proportions in relation to the harness pole, based on comparison of this model with original 18th century plans for the same.....
1829. 2nd Edition, Revised and Expanded. London: John Murray, 1829. Second Edition. Quarto, with several tables in the text, 5 folding engraved diagrams and 4 folding tables; Contemporary marbled boards, but quarter bound in modern cloth. A clean and complete, highly desirable copy of a classic work in its most.....
1769. Octavo, np., nd. (Paris, circa 1769). 116 pp. with folding plate, in original printer's marbled paper covers. Last edition of this highly important description and user manual for microscopes and telescopes by Passemant, the most famous French optical instrument manufacturer of the eighteenth century. In addition to these instruments.....
1829. Hilliard, Gray, Little and Wilkins, Boston, 1829. First edition. 78 pages, with 56 plates depicting maneuvers (collated complete). Modern binding with leather spine and marbled boards, with red morocco and gilt label on spine. "Published by the Department of War, under the authority of an act of Congress of.....