Click for full-size.
Élémens de l'architecture navale, ou traité pratique de la construction des vaisseaux.
by Duhamel du Monceau, Henri Louis
- Used
- Hardcover
- Condition
- See description
- Seller
-
Zurich, Switzerland
Payment Methods Accepted
About This Item
A landmark in the literature of naval architecture and shipbuilding.
Description: Contemporary calf, with gilt titles and decoration to spine, raised bands. Contemporary marbled endpapers. Octavo: 25 × 19 cm; pp. [1] ll., xliv, 1-49, ii-xxix, [51]-484. With the frontispiece engraved by Chedel, and engraved by Nicolas Ozanne, 2 vignettes (one on the title page and one on the dedication page), 9 headpieces and 24 numbered plates (on 23 folding plates).
Ref.: Polak: 2859; Scheepvaart Mus.: ii, 747; OL-ID: OL24604183M
Condition: Binding shows some minor bumps and scuffs and a few surface abrasions. The joints are somewhat age brittle. Contents with occasional minor blemish but generally clean. Nonetheless a very good copy.
Notes: Duhamel du Monceau's manual is considered a milestone in the literature of naval architecture and shipbuilding. This second edition, with an additional chapter by the author himself, contains corrections and additional illustrations not included in the first edition of 1752.
Reviews
(Log in or Create an Account first!)
Details
- Bookseller
- Georg Schneebeli :: Rare Books & Prints
(CH)
- Bookseller's Inventory #
- 000183
- Title
- Élémens de l'architecture navale, ou traité pratique de la construction des vaisseaux.
- Author
- Duhamel du Monceau, Henri Louis
- Book Condition
- Used
- Quantity Available
- 1
- Binding
- Hardcover
- Publisher
- Charles-Antoine Jombert
- Place of Publication
- Paris
- Date Published
- 1758
- Weight
- 3.31 lbs
- Bookseller catalogs
- Architecture, Civil Engineering; Engineering, Transport;
Terms of Sale
Georg Schneebeli :: Rare Books & Prints
30 day return guarantee, with full refund including original shipping costs for up to 30 days after delivery if an item arrives misdescribed or damaged.
About the Seller
Georg Schneebeli :: Rare Books & Prints
Biblio member since 2024
Zurich
About Georg Schneebeli :: Rare Books & Prints
At Georg Schneebeli :: Rare Books & Prints we believe that rare books are an important part of our cultural, natural and intellectual heritage that should be preserved and appreciated. Masterpieces of art that become an impressive experience not only through their content, but also through their form, material, design and printing. That is why we attach great importance to the authenticity and genuineness of the objects we offer. We are passionate about printed materials from the past five hundred years, that narrate the tale of exploration, discovery and shaping of our world.
Glossary
Some terminology that may be used in this description includes:
- Bumps
- Indicates that the affected part of the book has been impacted in such a way so as to cause a flattening, indention, or light...
- Gilt
- The decorative application of gold or gold coloring to a portion of a book on the spine, edges of the text block, or an inlay in...
- Calf
- Calf or calf hide is a common form of leather binding. Calf binding is naturally a light brown but there are ways to treat the...
- Title Page
- A page at the front of a book which may contain the title of the book, any subtitles, the authors, contributors, editors, the...
- Raised Band(s)
- Raised bands refer to the ridges that protrude slightly from the spine on leather bound books. The bands are created in the...
- Spine
- The outer portion of a book which covers the actual binding. The spine usually faces outward when a book is placed on a shelf....
- First Edition
- In book collecting, the first edition is the earliest published form of a book. A book may have more than one first edition in...
This Book’s Categories
Collecting and identifying signed letters and holographic documents
Many authors and other famous literary figures wrote and signed letters by hand, and you can find a great collection of them in the Biblio rare book room. See our great collection of handwritten letters and holographic documents
Cleaning and repairing leather books
Wondering how to take care of the leather books in your collection? Renowned book care expert Bern Marcowitz explains how and when to clean and repair leather books.
Also Recommended
-
-
-
-
-
Save 10% on every purchase!
Join the Bibliophiles’ Club and start saving 10% on every book.
$29.95 / Year
