The School of the Battery Commander: Vol I: 75 mm Gun and 155 mm Howitzer [PLUS] Vol II: Technical Supplement - Ballistics, Topography, Radio, T.P.S. [PLUS] Vol III: Practical Supplement - Artillery Materials and Ammunition: Saumur Artillery School (Complete 3 volume set)

Language: English

Published by Imprimerie Nationale, Paris, 1918

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Complete three volume set. A series of technical books (in English) issued by the Saumur Artillery School in Western France during the First World War. Originally published in paperback and consequently surviving examples are usually found in poor condition. This set has been attractively bound in quarter leather with decorative cloth boards. Spines with five raised bands and gilt lettering. Browning to pages as usual, first few pages in Volume I have a light vertical crease. Two previous owner names to title page in each volume. Profusely illustrated, two large fold-out charts in Vol I, fold-out diagram in Vol II. A scarce complete set and in excellent robust bindings. Overall condition is Very Good. Size: 4.5 x 7.75 inches (11.5 x 20 cm). Hardback. Printed pages: 343 + 237 + 203.

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Title
The School of the Battery Commander: Vol I: 75 mm Gun and 155 mm Howitzer [PLUS] Vol II: Technical Supplement - Ballistics, Topography, Radio, T.P.S. [PLUS] Vol III: Practical Supplement - Artillery Materials and Ammunition: Saumur Artillery School (Complete 3 volume set)
Author
Saumur Artillery School
Publisher
Imprimerie Nationale, Paris
Publication year
1918
Condition
Very Good
Binding
Hardcover
Language
English
Edition
1st Edition.
Item weight
1,100 grams
Dimensions
4.5 x 7.75 inches (11.5 x 20 cm)
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Fine Bindings, Military

Tarrington Books

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