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Martial work by pyrotechnician Malthus

Martial work by pyrotechnician Malthus
Martial work by pyrotechnician Malthus
Martial work by pyrotechnician Malthus
Martial work by pyrotechnician Malthus

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550 SEK

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1 500 SEK

Beskrivning

MILITARIA. MALTHUS, FRANCIS. Pratique de la guerre. Paris 1668.
Small 8:o. With 27 folded plates (some with tears and occasional spotting).
Somewhat worn contemporary calf, richly gilt spine in five compartments and red speckled edges. Tear in lower spine. Somewhat dampstained and spotted, signature on title.

Malthus was an englishman who helped the French army with explosives, mortars and mining. He was also an expert in the use of fireworks for entertainment and his early books were devoted to their use.

Konditionsrapport

Auktionsnummer:

190854

Datum:

2013-10-21