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Lot n° 20

BILLON (J.de).

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The principles of the military art where it is summarily traced most of the charges & duties of the men who are in an army. Divide into three books. Rouen, Berthelin, 1636, in-12, brown calf, spine ribbed, ornate (pet.mq. to sup. coif.). With one painting and 13 folded out of text plates. It is linked to the suite "Military Ordinances.1636". Some plates are cut. The pages are very often glued in places. Qq. pet. mq. at folding. The figures on p. 182 and 183 have been reassembled with a fart. mq. in the centre fold.