Fer, Nicolas de. Introduction à la fortification
Paris, 1705. 2nd ed. Contains all 193 engr. plates, incl. table of contents, title, explanations, maps, fortification and town plans. Contemp. mottled calf, oblong 4to. Incl. four plans not listed in table of contents (added in manuscr.), w. manuscr. numbering.
Poor, but complete copy. Binding severely damaged, spine largely perished, first five plates heavily worn and partly waterstained, yet retaining many well-preserved plates. Despite the condition, a rare and desirable work, sold. w.a.f.