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GAYA (Louis de). A Treatise on Weapons, War Machines, Firewo…
See original version (French)
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GAYA (Louis de). A Treatise on Weapons, War Machines, Firewo…
See original version (French)
Estimate €50 - €80
Voluntary lot
Description
GAYA (Louis de). A Treatise on Weapons, War Machines, Fireworks, Banners and Military Instruments, Both Ancient and Modern; including the manner in which they are presently used in both French and foreign armies. Paris, Sébastien Cramoisy, 1678. One small 12mo volume, 19th-century half-shagreen with corner pieces, decorated ribbed spine, all edges gilt. Spine faded. (4) ff., 172 pp.
A rare first edition of this treatise on arms, illustrated with an engraved frontispiece and 18 separate plates (out of 19). Louis de Gaya was a captain in the Champagne Regiment under Louis XIV.
From the library of Mr Von Der Mulhen, with an engraved heraldic ex-libris vignette.
See original version (French)
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About the sale
Antique and modern books: catalogued sale
Auction location
Auction time
11/14/2026 at 10:30 AM
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