Clairac, (L.André de la Mamie) de. L'Ingénieur de campagne ou traité de la fortification. Séconde édition. Paris, Jombert, 1757.
26,5 : 20 cm. XXIV, 248 pages. with engraved vignette by Cochin d.J. and 36 folded engraved plates by Chr. Riolet. Contemporary calf.
Classic instructional text on field fortification. Author Clairac, French historian and engineer, served with distinction in the campaigns in Flanders, was wounded at the siege of Philipsbourg, and obtained in 1748 the military rank of brigadier. - Last third waterstained, binding rubbed, spine and back-board missing some small parts. - Graesse II, 190 (1.Auflage 1749).
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