Matthias Dogen (17 results)
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Published by Chez Louys Elzevier, Amsterdam, 1648
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Add to basketHardcover. Condition: Very Good. Dust Jacket Condition: Good. Folio, [8], 543 (misnumbered 547) p. Engraved title page, contains 18 of 70 double-page engraved plates. Contemporary vellum binding. VERY GOOD, CRISP COPY. First edition in French, translation by Helie Poirier made from the original Latin edition of 1647 published at… the same press. This work on Dutch military architecture is unique in its period for the accurate plans of existing fortified towns and for its careful attention to quantity surveying. The fine engraved title shows surveyors at work with a fortress in the background. Although this particular copy lacks the plans of fortified towns, it still has great value for the technical plates it contains, showing details of construction, tools, geometrical principles etc.
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Language: French
Published by Chez Louys Elzevier, Amsterdam, 1648
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Add to basketHardcover. Condition: Very Good. Dust Jacket Condition: Good. Folio, [8], 543 (misnumbered 547) p. Engraved title page, contains 18 of 70 double-page engraved plates. Contemporary vellum binding. VERY GOOD, CRISP COPY. First edition in French, translation by Helie Poirier made from the original Latin edition of 1647 published at… the same press. This work on Dutch military architecture is unique in its period for the accurate plans of existing fortified towns and for its careful attention to quantity surveying. The fine engraved title shows surveyors at work with a fortress in the background. Although this particular copy lacks the plans of fortified towns, it still has great value for the technical plates it contains, showing details of construction, tools, geometrical principles etc.
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L'ARCHITECTURE MILITAIRE MODERNE, OU FORTIFICATION: Confirmée par diverses histoires tant anciennes que nouvelles, & enrichie des Figures des principales Forteresses qui sont en l'Europe.
DÖGEN, Matthias (Natif de Drambourg en la Marche). Mise en François par Helie Poirier, Parisien.
Published by Louys Elzevier / Elzevir Amsterdam, 1648
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Seller: J. R. Young, Birmingham, United KingdomJ. R. Young
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Add to basketFolio, 325x220mm. Treatise on military architecture, published with the encouragement of Prince of Orange Frederick-Henry of Nassau; a work widely influential through the second half of the 17th century. French language edition, following the Latin edition of 1647 also published by Louys Elzevier. Fine pictorial engraved title-p…age, letterpress title for "La partie qui concerne l'attaque & la deffance" with fine wood-engraved device. pp(8)547(1) including both titles; jump in pagination from page 154 to page 1959, no loss of continuity. With all 70 double-page plates called for, 10 leaves of mathematical tables, a few decorated initial capitals, and tailpiece at final page. Margins of pictorial title a little toned and lightly dust- & handling-marked. Pale dampstain around upper inner corners from pictorial title to page 16, and at upper outer corners to page 8; no print affected. A few small powdery-black blemishes affecting fore-edge margin of page 8, and fore-edge margins & versos of 'Straelsundt' plate between pages 8 & 9; effects all very minor. Loss in lower parts of fore-edge margins of leaf D1 (pages 25/26). P gathering (pages 113-120) creased; with signs of re-insertion, including strips of white paper tape of some age - here & there just in contact with text - along inner margins of all four versos. Noticeable toning at Bb2 & Bb3 (pages 199-202), and at upper- & fore-edges of Mmm2 & Mmm3 (pages 463-466) where upper edges also nicked and fore-edges chipped with loss, though no print affected. Gg1 (pages 237/238) with closed tear of length about 55mm from inner edge close to foot; effects on text minimal, passing through just single words in final two lines on page 237 and through catchword on page 238. Ppp4 (pages 491/492) with a little loss confined to margins at lower outer corner. Contents otherwise slightly undulating, here & there lightly toned, with occasional minor foxing, isolated spots and pale tan blemishes, and with a few creased corner tips. Edges of text-block age-toned. Near-contemporary full calf. Spine with five raised bands bordered by black rules, and gilt title on gilt-bordered relatively-recent replacement leather label. Boards with narrow ruled borders in black. Replacement endpapers of considerable age. Spine worn, with loss of hide most noticeable at head & foot and adjacent to split along upper part of front hinge. Boards also worn; both front and rear with loss of hide most noticeable at fore- & lower edges and at outer corners, rear also with considerable loss to hide surface layer. Endpapers creased and lightly adhesive-stained at outer edges, rear endpapers also a little dust-marked. Binding worn and a little wanting in appearance, but holding firmly. Contents complete, and generally clean, tight, and very good. GOOD+ copy.
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Seller: Librairie L'Abac / Gimmic SRL, Bruxelles, BelgiumLibrairie L'Abac / Gimmic SRL
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Add to basketA Amsterdam, chez Louys Elzevier, 1648. 31 x 21 cm, 3 ff. et 547 pp. Avec une page de titre gravée et 70 planches dépliantes sur double page. Relié plein veau d'époque, dos à nerfs, caissons ornés, titre doré (partiellement passé). Un mors fragilisé mais reliure encore solide, coins émoussés sinon bon exemplaire. Une planche ave…c un manque marginale, des rousseurs et des mouillures légères marginales sinon bon état. Ancien tampon de la Bibliothèque de la Ville d'Arlon. Première édition en français, traduction par Helie Poirier de l'édition originale latine de 1647 publiée chez le même imprimeur. Cet ouvrage sur l'architecture militaire hollandaise est unique en son temps pour les plans précis des villes fortifiées existantes et pour l'attention portée au métré. Le beau titre gravé montre des géomètres au travail avec une forteresse à l'arrière-plan. "Magnifique publication, orné de 29 figures de fortifications et de 41 plans de villes, en tout 70 grandes planches hors texte. L Elzevier a tiré parti de ces planches en publiant dès l'année suivante des traductions de l'ouvrage en francais et en allemand." (Willems, Les Elzevier No 1064). Livres.
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Published by Lowijs Elzevier,, Amsterdam,, 1648
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Seller: Antiquariaat FORUM BV, Houten, NetherlandsAntiquariaat FORUM BV
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Add to basketFirst edition of the French translation of an extensive, influential and extremely well-illustrated treatise on fortification, by the Brandenburg fortifications engineer Matthias Dögen (1605/06-1672) who worked in service of the Dutch stadholder and Prince of Orange, Frederik Hendrik van Nassau during the Eighty Years' War. The…first half of the main text covers fortifications in regular shapes and the second half irregular shapes, while a shorter second part covers defensive and especially offensive tactics in siege warfare. Many of the plates show fortifications of cities in the Low Countries built following the newly developed Dutch methods, including Amsterdam, Breda and Ostend, but fortifications following the more traditional European and Ottoman methods are also included, such as Le Havre and Saint Malo.With the engraved armorial bookplate of Agernon Capell (1670-1710), second Earl of Essex, dated 1701, on the back of the title-page. Lacking 2 of the double-page engraved plates (the unnumbered plate "Nova Palma", often lacking, and plate "Z"). Title-page slightly thumbed, some faint water stains on the first few leaves, occasionally some small spots, but overall in very good condition. Hinges partly cracked, binding rubbed along the extremities.l Jähns, p. 1129; Jordan 0910; Sloos, Warfare 08028; STCN 852717253 (6 copies). Contemporary mottled calf, richly gold-tooled spine and board edges, red and brown sprinkled edges. With an integral engraved, illustrated general title-page (with figures probably representing the author, the Dutch stadholder and Prince of Orange Frederik Hendrik and others around a table with attributes of surveying and building, and a view of a siege in the background) engraved by Theodor Matham (d. 1676), a letterpress divisional title-page for part 2 (with Elzevier's woodcut olive tree and Athena device), 68 (of 70) double-page engraved plates: 28 (of 29) instructional plates A-Ff , showing plans, elevations, sections and equipment, and 40 (of 41) unnumbered fortification plans of numerous cities, and 10 leaves with letterpress tables. Pages: [8], 547[=543], [1 blank], [20] pp.
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Seller: Herman H. J. Lynge & Søn ILAB-ABF, Copenhagen, DenmarkHerman H. J. Lynge & Søn ILAB-ABF
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Add to basketAmsterdam, Ludwich Elzeviern, 1648. Folio. Contemp. full calf over wood. Gilt spine with gilt lettering. Lightwear to spineends. Covers with gilt lineborders. Small stamp on on foot of title-page. The engraved title depicting the author showing a geometrical drawing to William Prince of Orange. Engraved title. (6),475 pp. and 70… double-page engraved plates of which 1 is in xerox-copy (Festung Nova Palma). Old owners names on foot of title-page and verso of. Internally clean and fine. First German edition. This was the largest work hitherto published on fortification, and it is specially interesting for containing 29 plans of European fortresses (1 plan in xerox-copy) . It was originally published in Latin the year before and a French translation appeared the same year as this German edition."Magnifique publication, orné de 29 figures de fortifications et de 41 plans de villes, en tout 70 grandes planches hors texte. L Elzevier a tiré parti de ces planches en publiant dès l'année suivante des traductions de l'ouvrage en francais et en allemand." (Willems, Les Elzevier No 1064). - Sotheran Second Suppl. No 20981 (French edition) - Brunet II:788. - Klaus Jordan No 911. - Sloos, Warfare and the Age of Printing, 8029.
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Seller: Herman H. J. Lynge & Søn ILAB-ABF, Copenhagen, DenmarkHerman H. J. Lynge & Søn ILAB-ABF
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Add to basketAmsterdam, Louys Elzevier, 1648. Folio. (31 x 22 cm) Contemp. full mottled calf. Raised bands. Gilt compartments. Glit lettering. Upper joint strenghtened, leaving small nicks to leather along joint. Gilt lineborders on covers. Corners neathly repaired. Engraved title-page (depicting the author showing a geometrical drawing to W…illiam Prince of Orange). (10),547 pp., 4 unnumb. leaves with tables and 70 double-page engraved plates fortifications, towns etc.). Some leaves in the middle of the book with faint dampstaining in upper margin, otherwise clean. A stamp in right margin of the first leaf. First French edition. This was the largest work hitherto published on fortification, and it is specially interesting for containing 41 plans of European fortresses. It was originally published in Latin the year before (1647) and a German translation appeared the same year as this French edition."Magnifique publication, orné de 29 figures de fortifications et de 41 plans de villes, en tout 70 grandes planches hors texte. L Elzevier a tiré parti de ces planches en publiant dès l'année suivante des traductions de l'ouvrage en francais et en allemand." (Willems, Les Elzevier No 1064). - Sotheran Second Suppl. No 20981 (French edition) - Brunet II:788. - Klaus Jordan No 910.
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Seller: Herman H. J. Lynge & Søn ILAB-ABF, Copenhagen, DenmarkHerman H. J. Lynge & Søn ILAB-ABF
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Add to basketAmsterdam, Ludwich Elzeviern, 1648. Folio. Cont. full vellum, richly blindtooled covers in Dutch style. remains of ties. Upper part of spine and block a bit compressed due to shrinking of spine-vellum. The engraved title depicting the author showing a geometrical drawing to William Prince of Orange. Engraved title. (6),475 pp. a…nd 70 double-page engraved plates. Margin of title with old owners name. A small rubberstamp on title. A few leaves and a few plates with rather faint dampstaining, a few plates with small marginal tears (no loss of image) and 2 plates a bit soiled. 4 plates loose. First German edition. This was the largest work hitherto published on fortification, and it is specially interesting for containing 29 plans of European fortresses. It was originally published in Latin the year before and a French translation appeared the same year as this German edition."Magnifique publication, orné de 29 figures de fortifications et de 41 plans de villes, en tout 70 grandes planches hors texte. L Elzevier a tiré parti de ces planches en publiant dès l'année suivante des traductions de l'ouvrage en francais et en allemand." (Willems, Les Elzevier No 1064). - Sotheran Second Suppl. No 20981 (French edition) - Brunet II:788. - Klaus Jordan No 911. - Sloos, Warfare and the Age of Printing, 8029.
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Language: French
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Contact seller5-star sellerLeatherbound. Condition: NEW. BOOKS ARE EXEMPT FROM IMPORT DUTIES AND TARIFFS; NO EXTRA CHARGES APPLY. Leatherbound edition. Condition: New. Leather Binding on Spine and Corners with Golden leaf printing on spine. Bound in genuine leather with Satin ribbon page markers and Spine with raised gilt bands. Pages: 860. A perfect gift… for your loved ones. Reprinted from 1648 edition. NO changes have been made to the original text. This is NOT a retyped or an ocr'd reprint. Illustrations, Index, if any, are included in black and white. Each page is checked manually before printing. As this print on demand book is reprinted from a very old book, there could be some missing or flawed pages, but we always try to make the book as complete as possible. Fold-outs, if any, are not part of the book. If the original book was published in multiple volumes then this reprint is of only one volume, not the whole set. IF YOU WISH TO ORDER PARTICULAR VOLUME OR ALL THE VOLUMES YOU CAN CONTACT US. Resized as per current standards. Sewing binding for longer life, where the book block is actually sewn (smythe sewn/section sewn) with thread before binding which results in a more durable type of binding. Language: French Pages: 860.
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Contact seller5-star sellerLeatherBound. Condition: New. BOOKS ARE EXEMPT FROM IMPORT DUTIES AND TARIFFS; NO EXTRA CHARGES APPLY. LeatherBound edition. Condition: New. Reprinted from 1648 edition. Leather Binding on Spine and Corners with Golden leaf printing on spine. NO changes have been made to the original text. This is NOT a retyped or an ocr'd repri…nt. Illustrations, Index, if any, are included in black and white. Each page is checked manually before printing. Pages: 872 As this print on demand book is reprinted from a very old book, there could be some missing or flawed pages, but we always try to make the book as complete as possible. Fold-outs, if any, are not part of the book. If the original book was published in multiple volumes then this reprint is of only one volume, not the whole set. Sewing binding for longer life, where the book block is actually sewn (smythe sewn/section sewn) with thread before binding which results in a more durable type of binding. Pages: 872 Language: French.
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Contact seller5-star sellerLeatherbound. Condition: NEW. BOOKS ARE EXEMPT FROM IMPORT DUTIES AND TARIFFS; NO EXTRA CHARGES APPLY. Leatherbound edition. Condition: New. Leather Binding on Spine and Corners with Golden leaf printing on spine. Bound in genuine leather with Satin ribbon page markers and Spine with raised gilt bands. Pages: 838. A perfect gift… for your loved ones. Reprinted from 1647 edition. NO changes have been made to the original text. This is NOT a retyped or an ocr'd reprint. Illustrations, Index, if any, are included in black and white. Each page is checked manually before printing. As this print on demand book is reprinted from a very old book, there could be some missing or flawed pages, but we always try to make the book as complete as possible. Fold-outs, if any, are not part of the book. If the original book was published in multiple volumes then this reprint is of only one volume, not the whole set. IF YOU WISH TO ORDER PARTICULAR VOLUME OR ALL THE VOLUMES YOU CAN CONTACT US. Resized as per current standards. Sewing binding for longer life, where the book block is actually sewn (smythe sewn/section sewn) with thread before binding which results in a more durable type of binding. Language: Latin Pages: 838.
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Published by Recreasoft, Paris, 2026
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Add to basketSoftcover. Condition: New. Reprint. Langue : Latin. Environ 764 pages. Français : Réimpression à la demande. Édition originale : 1647. Traité majeur d'architecture militaire du XVIIe siècle, consacré aux fortifications, aux places fortes et aux principes de construction défensive en Europe. L'ouvrage présente une synthèse érudit…e illustrée de nombreux exemples historiques et contemporains, avec des planches gravées représentant des systèmes de fortification et des vues techniques d'ensemble. Il constitue une référence importante pour l'histoire de l'ingénierie militaire, de l'architecture et des arts de la guerre. Images du livre non contractuelles English : Print-on-demand reprint. Original edition : 1647. Major seventeenth-century treatise on military architecture, devoted to fortifications, strongholds, and the principles of defensive construction in Europe. The work offers an erudite synthesis illustrated with numerous historical and contemporary examples, together with engraved plates showing fortification systems and technical overall views. It is an important reference for the history of military engineering, architecture, and the art of war. Book images are non-contractual.
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Seller: Gyan Books Pvt. Ltd., Delhi, IndiaGyan Books Pvt. Ltd.
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Add to basketLeather Bound. Condition: New. Language: French. Language: French. Presenting an Exquisite Leather-Bound Edition, expertly crafted with Original Natural Leather that gracefully adorns the spine and corners. The allure continues with Golden Leaf Printing that adds a touch of elegance, while Hand Embossing on the rounded spine len…ds an artistic flair. This masterpiece has been meticulously reprinted in 2025, utilizing the invaluable guidance of the original edition published many years ago in 1648. The contents of this book are presented in classic black and white. Its durability is ensured through a meticulous sewing binding technique, enhancing its longevity. Imprinted on top-tier quality paper. A team of professionals has expertly processed each page, delicately preserving its content without alteration. Due to the vintage nature of these books, every page has been manually restored for legibility. However, in certain instances, occasional blurriness, missing segments, or faint black spots might persist. We sincerely hope for your understanding of the challenges we faced with these books. Recognizing their significance for readers seeking insight into our historical treasure, we've diligently restored and reissued them. Our intention is to offer this valuable resource once again. We eagerly await your feedback, hoping that you'll find it appealing and will generously share your thoughts and recommendations. Lang: - French, Pages:- 872, Print on Demand. If it is a multi-volume set, then it is only a single volume. We are specialised in Customisation of books, if you wish to opt different color leather binding, you may contact us. This service is chargeable. Product Disclaimer: Kindly be informed that, owing to the inherent nature of leather as a natural material, minor discolorations or textural variations may be perceptible. Explore the FOLIO EDITION (12x19 Inches): Available Upon Request. 872 872.
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Add to basketLeather Bound. Condition: New. Language: Latin. Language: Latin. Presenting an Exquisite Leather-Bound Edition, expertly crafted with Original Natural Leather that gracefully adorns the spine and corners. The allure continues with Golden Leaf Printing that adds a touch of elegance, while Hand Embossing on the rounded spine lends… an artistic flair. This masterpiece has been meticulously reprinted in 2024, utilizing the invaluable guidance of the original edition published many years ago in 1647. The contents of this book are presented in classic black and white. Its durability is ensured through a meticulous sewing binding technique, enhancing its longevity. Imprinted on top-tier quality paper. A team of professionals has expertly processed each page, delicately preserving its content without alteration. Due to the vintage nature of these books, every page has been manually restored for legibility. However, in certain instances, occasional blurriness, missing segments, or faint black spots might persist. We sincerely hope for your understanding of the challenges we faced with these books. Recognizing their significance for readers seeking insight into our historical treasure, we've diligently restored and reissued them. Our intention is to offer this valuable resource once again. We eagerly await your feedback, hoping that you'll find it appealing and will generously share your thoughts and recommendations. Lang: - Latin, Pages: - 764, Print on Demand. If it is a multi-volume set, then it is only a single volume. We are specialised in Customisation of books, if you wish to opt different color leather binding, you may contact us. This service is chargeable. Product Disclaimer: Kindly be informed that, owing to the inherent nature of leather as a natural material, minor discolorations or textural variations may be perceptible. Explore the FOLIO EDITION (12x19 Inches): Available Upon Request. 764 764.
