Marine Militaire ou Recueil des differens vaisseaux qui servent à la guerre suivis des manoeuvres qui ont le plus de raport au combat ainsi qua l'ataque et la deffense des ports.

8vo: 50 pl. incl. title, last pl. folding (minor foxing).

Contemp. marbled calf, gilt decorated spine with 5 raised bands, red edges (very sl. used). Good copy.

Complete second edition, engraved throughout with 20 pl. representing various vessels, a two pl. table with dimensions and proportions, 27 pl. with orders of battle, manoeuvres, military tactics, etc. and at the end a list of marine terminology. This 2nd ed. has not the double-page dedication to the Duke de Choiseul or any of the versos printed.
Ref. Cohen 778.