New Method of Fortification, as Practised by Monsieur Vauban
Item #77836
ALLINGHAM W. The New Method of Fortification, as Practised by Monsieur Vauban, Engineer-General of France. Together with a New Treatise of Geometry. London: A. Bettesworth.J. Batley.S. Ballard, 1722. 4th ed. Carefully Revised & Corrected by the Original. [16],213,[3, advertisements]pp. Frontis. All 31 folding plates. Contemporary full calf, gilt-ruled raised spine bands, compartments decorated in gilt, red morocco spine label. Front outer hinge starting but holding, internally clean, a very good copy. With the bookplate of Sir Archibald Grant of Monymuske, Bart. And his ownership signature "Captain Archibald Grant" on title page. Grant (1696-1778) was a Member of Parliament, speculator, and agricultural reformer.
Price: $500.00