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248 - DEIDIER, Abbé. *The Perfect French Engineer, or Offensive an…
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DEIDIER, Abbé. *The Perfect French Engineer, or Offensive and Defensive Fortification*... Paris, Jombert, 1736. In-4, contemporary full calf binding, title label. Edition illustrated with a frontispiece engraving and 41 fold-out engraved plates by Le Pautre after Santer (of 42; plate No. 3 is missing) (binding scuffed, damage to the cap bands, seals partially worn away, one jaw partially split). Appraiser: François Giard.
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About the sale Major Catalogue Sale – Hôtel Couvent Des Minimes, Lille
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Auction time 09/22/2026 at 2:00 PM
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