Amsterdam, Z. Chatelain et fils, 1761. 8vo. VII,+ (1),+ 182 pp.+ 18 engr. fold. plates. Minor spotting, the plates are close cut, two with slight loss of letters. Contemporary half calf, blindstamped spine with raised band and gilt title. From the library of von Friesendorff with engr. bookplate. This is an abridgement made by the king of Prussia Frederick the Great (Fredrik II) of the military thoughts of Jean-Charles de Folard (1669-1752) in the large work on Polybius, that he published in six volumes between 1727 and 1730. Frederick?s abridgement was made for the use of his officers in the Prussian army.The Friesendorff bookplate was first used by Fredrik von Friesendorff (1707-70). Three of his sons made military careers. The bookplate was used by the eldest Fredrik Ulrik (1740-93) and his son Carl Gustaf (1783-1817), who also started a military career but unfortunatly died during a journey from Genua to Naples.

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Title: L?esprit de chevalier Folard, tir� de ses commentaires sur l?histoire de Polybe, pour l?usage d?un officier. De main de ma�tre. Avec les plans & les figures n�cessaires pour l?intelligence de cet abreg�.
Binding: Hardcover
Condition: Very Good
Book Type: Hardcover / Hardback

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