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Auction 184, Lot 758

"Carte pour Contribuer a Indiquer la Connoissance des Premiers Principes des Fortifications, Ainsi que l'Ordre de l'Attaque et de la Deffence des Places, les Campemens et Dispositions des Armees...", Chatelain, Henry Abraham

Subject: Prints - Military

Period: 1720 (circa)

Publication: Atlas Historique

Color: Black & White

Size:
23.4 x 19.5 inches
59.4 x 49.5 cm
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This interesting and informative sheet is dedicated to the art of war. It is filled with small illustrations showing fortification design, numerous types of weapons from swords to cannons and grenades, as well as strategies for attacking or defending a location. Includes a key at bottom.

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Condition: B+

Issued folding with light toning.

Estimate: $100 - $130

Sold for: $300

Closed on 9/15/2021

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