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105 - OZANNE (Nicolas Marie). THE NAVY, or A Compendium of the Var…
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Estimate €200 - €300
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OZANNE (Nicolas Marie). THE NAVY, or A Compendium of the Various Vessels Used in Warfare, followed by the Manoeuvres Most Relevant to Combat, as well as to the Attack and Defence of Ports. Paris, published by the Author and by Chereau, [1762]. Large 8vo, paperback, with contemporary marbled paper covers; 49 folios (including the title page). Restoration to the lower right-hand corner of the first 4 leaves and a small loss to the lower right-hand corner of the 5th leaf; the text remains intact throughout. FIRST EDITION, second printing, without the frontispiece or dedication. 49 PLATES, including depictions of naval battle scenes, ships, ships in motion, etc., numbered from 1 to 50 (plate 3 is on the reverse of plate 2), including the title plate, the last of which is a fold-out. The work is entirely engraved. ¶ Polak, 7234.
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