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an old book with a picture of a town on itan open book with a drawing on it sitting on top of a tablean open book with a drawing of a lighthouse on itan open book with a drawing of various objects on itan open book with a drawing of a city on itan open book with a drawing of a crown on itan open book with a drawing of a star on itan open book with a drawing of a star on itan open book with a drawing of a crown on top of itan open book with a drawing on it on a tablean open book with a drawing of a star on itan open book with a drawing of a triangle on itan open book with a drawing of a building on itan old book sitting on top of a white surfacean old book sitting on top of a white table next to a white wallan old book with a drawing of a coat of arms and a crown on it
Maître Philippe AMIGUES - Hotel des Ventes du Tarn

268 - 268- [VAUBAN (Sébastien Le Prestre, Marquis de)], DU FAY (th…
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Estimate €250 - €400
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Description
268- [VAUBAN (Sébastien Le Prestre, Marquis de)], DU FAY (the Abbé), CAMBRAY (the Chevalier de): ‘Vauban’s True Method of Fortification. In which we see the method currently employed in France for the fortification of towns.’ Amsterdam. Published by the Janssons at Waesberge, 1718. 2 volumes in one in-8 volume (complete). Frontispiece, vignette on the title pages, illustrations in the text and 31 folded plates (slight stains on one plate). Full contemporary calfskin (worn). Ribbed spine with title label (tears at the lower cap). Interior in good condition overall. Ex-libris bearing the coat of arms of Gabriel DE LACGER (a family from the Tarn). A rare volume.
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About the sale Antique and modern books – comic books
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Auction time 10/22/2026 at 10:30 AM
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