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Enchiridion of fortification, or A handfull of knowledge in martiall affaires.

Enchiridion of fortification, or A handfull of knowledge in martiall affaires. Demonstrating both by rule, and figure, (as well mathematically by exact calculations, as practically) to fortify any body, either regular, or irregular. How to runne approaches, to pierce through a counterscarfe, to make a gallerie over a mote, to spring a myne, &c. With many other notable matters belonging to warre, usefull, and necessary for all officers to enrich their knowledge and practise. Never before imprinted. - 1645

by STONE, Nicholas

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London, Printed by M.F. for Richard Royston, and are to be sold at his shop at the signe of the Angel in Ivie-Lane., 1645.. 1645 [8], 70, [16] p. 20 double page engraved plates. Additional engraved title page. First edition, dated from the colophon. Contemporary sheepskin binding with a modern reback and label. Replacement endpapers. Printed on thick paper which is clean and crisp with only a few signs of handling. ESTC R9410. Armorial bookplate of Thomas Francis Fremantle. A book difficult to find in its complete state. Stone is best known for his surviving sculptural output which includes the effigy of John Donne in St. Pauls, but he also had a successful career as an architect.
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  • Title Enchiridion of fortification, or A handfull of knowledge in martiall affaires. Demonstrating both by rule, and figure, (as well mathematically by exact calculations, as practically) to fortify any body, either regular, or irregular. How to runne approaches, to pierce through a counterscarfe, to make a gallerie over a mote, to spring a myne, &c. With many other notable matters belonging to warre, usefull, and necessary for all officers to enrich their knowledge and practise. Never before imprinted.
  • Author STONE, Nicholas
  • Publisher London, Printed by M.F. for Richard Royston, and are to be sold at his shop at the signe of the Angel in Ivie-Lane.
  • Date 1645.
  • Bookseller's Inventory # 7854

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