The School of the Battery Commander: Vol I: 75 mm Gun and 155 mm Howitzer [PLUS] Vol II: Technical Supplement - Ballistics, Topography, Radio, T.P.S. [PLUS] Vol III: Practical Supplement - Artillery Materials and Ammunition: Saumur Artillery School (Complete 3 volume set)

Saumur Artillery School

Published by Imprimerie Nationale, Paris, 1918

About this Item

Complete three volume set. A series of technical books (in English) issued by the Saumur Artillery School in Western France during the First World War. Originally published in paperback and consequently surviving examples are usually found in poor condition. This set has been attractively bound in quarter leather with decorative cloth boards. Spines with five raised bands and gilt lettering. Browning to pages as usual, first few pages in Volume I have a light vertical crease. Two previous owner names to title page in each volume. Profusely illustrated, two large fold-out charts in Vol I, fold-out diagram in Vol II. A scarce complete set and in excellent robust bindings. Overall condition is Very Good. Size: 4.5 x 7.75 inches (11.5 x 20 cm). Hardback. Printed pages: 343 + 237 + 203.

Seller Inventory # 1218E074

Bibliographic Details

• Title: The School of the Battery Commander: Vol I: 75 mm Gun and 155 mm Howitzer [PLUS] Vol II: Technical Supplement - Ballistics, Topography, Radio, T.P.S. [PLUS] Vol III: Practical Supplement - Artillery Materials and Ammunition: Saumur Artillery School (Complete 3 volume set)
• Publisher: Imprimerie Nationale, Paris
• Publication Date: 1918
• Language: English
• Binding: Hardcover
• Edition: 1st Edition.
• Condition: Very Good
• Weight: 1100 grams
• Seller catalogs:
  • Fine Bindings
  • Military