A Treatise containing the Practical Part of Fortification. In Four Parts. 1. The Theory of Walls, Arches, and Timber, with several Tables of their Dimensions. 2. The Knowledge of the Materials, their Properties, Qualities, and the Manner of Using them. 3. The Manner of Tracing a Fortress on the Ground, the Making an Estimate, and executing the Works. 4. The Method of building Aquatics, as Stone Bridges, Harbours, Quays, Wharfs, Sluices, and Aqueducts. Illustrated with Twenty-Eight Copper Plates. For the Use of the Royal Academy of Artillery at Woolwich. By John Muller, Professor of Artillery and Fortification.
Muller, John.
Published by London, Printed for W. Strahan, J.& F. Rivington et al., 1774
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The Third Edition. Corrected. 20.5 x 13 cm. xxiv, 302 pages (2) [Publishers Ads]. With four folding Tables, other Tables and 26 folding Plates. Contemporary full calf, Five raised bands. Spine label with gilt title on spine. Gilt line decorations. Very good condition. Rubbed and bumped. Age darkened. Two names of previous owners in ink on title page (see images). Internally dust dulled, but otherwise clean. Please note: the title page mentions 28 Plates. There are only 26 plates present numbered 1 to 26, with the last Plate bound in opposite page 300, as specified on Plate 26. The book appears to be complete. Sprache: english. Seller Inventory # 103207AB
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Title: A Treatise containing the Practical Part of ...
Publisher: London, Printed for W. Strahan, J.& F. Rivington et al.
Publication Date: 1774
Binding: Hardcover
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