Potsdam, Johann Georg Bauer, 1756-57. 4to. Bound in one contemp. full calf. Spine richly gilt, gilding faded. Titlelabel with lettering. With the royal crowned monogram of King Frederik V on red background on both covers. Stamp on foot of title-page. XXII,(2),18,302,(7)"XLVI,(2),133,(12) pp. and 25 large folded engraved maps and battleplans (each having a descriptive textleaf). Internally clean. A few minor brownspots.
Reference : 56405
First German edition, as a translation of Lancelot Turpin de Crissé: ""Essai sur l'Art de la Guerre. 1754.""
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Potsdam, George Bauer, 1756-57. 4to. Cont. hcalf. Gilt back. Paperlabel pasted on upper compartment. Stamp on title. Old name cut from title, repaired without loss of letters. XXII,(2),302,(7)XLVI,(2),133,(12) pp. and 25 double-page folded engraved plates. One plate a little shaved. To each plate attached an explanatory leaf. Titlepage lightly soiled, otherwise clean and fine.
Scarce first German edition, enlarged by Moritz von Rohr.