Language: Greek, Modern (post 1453)
Published by Typographeion G. S. Vlastou, Athens, Greece, 1902
Seller: Circa, Athens, ATTIC, Greece
A rare early 20th-century Greek military-scientific manual, published in Athens in 1902 by G. S. Vlastos. Written by Anastasios K. Damvergis, professor at the National University of Athens, and Tilemachos Komninos, professor of Chemistry at the Hellenic Military Academy. This authoritative handbook was intended for official use by the Greek Army and Royal Navy, providing systematic methods for the examination, analysis, and quality control of: Food and beverages for military and naval supply Fabrics, leather, paper, fuels, oils, soaps, cosmetics Metals, alloys, and industrial materials Explosive and functional substances used by the Army and Navy The volume is dedicated to H.R.H. Crown Prince Constantine, General Commander of the Greek Army, underlining its institutional and strategic importance. Provenance This copy is an ex-library volume of the Naval Academy of Poros (N.A.P.), clearly marked on the spine and internally. It served as an official reference book for officer training and supply inspection procedures within the Royal Hellenic Navy. Binding & Condition Contemporary half-leather binding with cloth boards Spine and boards show expected wear from institutional use Interior complete, solid, and legible Library markings and ownership signs present (historically desirable for provenance).