Lot 6228
Heinrich Vogels, "Kurzer Unterricht in der Artillerie-Wissenschaft, zu Ernst- und Lust-Feuer-Werken", Zurich, 1756
Orders and Military Collectibles until 1918 | A109m | Live auction | 1502 Lots
Description
279 numbered pages in German, including measurement tables and an index, followed by ten numbered copperplates (Plate 7 is missing) depicting cannons, mortars, gun carriages, and accessories. The text covers in detail gunpowder, cannonballs and their calibers, gun carriages, gabions, canister shot, bombs, grenades, fuses, loading, aiming, etc. Original brown leather-covered paper binding (rubbed, slightly bumped, occasional small tears). Pages somewhat darkened, stained in places, small holes from insect damage, small marginal tears. Partially slightly damaged; signs of age. Dimensions: 20.5 x 14 x 3.5 cm. A rare work, written in an engaging style and featuring informative illustrations.Condition: II - III Questions about the lot?
